Going to be vulnerable here. I used to beat myself up when I lost my patience. Snapped at my kid, then felt like garbage for an hour. But here's what I've learned: the repair matters more than the rupture. Going back, getting on their level, saying "Hey — I shouldn't have raised my voice. That wasn't your fault. I'm sorry." That's the real parenting. Your kids aren't learning that dad never makes mistakes. They're learning what a man does AFTER he makes one. What's one thing you've had to repair with your kid recently?

My walking thoughts on escaping the stress of parenting and where that line of destressing and running away can get blurred. Special mention to Respawn for the idea. If you, your kids, or anyone you know suffers from video game addiction @Connor Drake is your guy!

I firmly believe this section is the most important. We all struggle in one way or another and from my experience as a chiropractor, treating dads, and men in general for that matter, we stay silent. We quietly endure because we think that's what men do. We all want to share in the wins, but I want to hear the struggles as well. Got something on your mind? Need some guidance? We're in this together, so let's build ourselves up as men should.