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Start Here
If you just joined, you’re in the right place. This isn’t a course, a coaching program, or a place where you have to “show up” a certain way. It’s just a group of dads trying to do a little better for their kids in a world that moves fast. You don’t need to post right away. You don’t need to introduce yourself if you’re not ready. It’s completely fine to read, take things in, and get a feel for the room. Here’s how this place works: Be real. No posturing. No judgment. Listen more than you talk. Share when it feels right — not when you feel pressured. If you do want to start somewhere, you’ve got a few easy options: Say hello in the Intro post (short is fine). Check out the Weekly Dad Reflection if you want something simple and private. Read one of the guides in the Classroom — they’re there to help, not impress anyone. There’s no right pace here. Just show up how you can. Glad you’re here.
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Something you handled better
What’s one thing you handled better this week than you used to?”
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Whats been hard?
What’s something that’s been hard for you lately as a dad? Could be patience. Could be time. Could be stress. Could be work. Could be screens. Could be just feeling tired all the time. No fixing. No judging. Just being honest.
0 likes • Jan 29
I have found that my patience has been tested a lot lately by my older kids (11F and 15M). Sometimes its an easy conversation. Other times I cant seem to explain things right or they aren't understanding me and we end up getting into it. I am sure I am not the only one, but I am so unsure of how to move forward. It seems to be getting better the older my son gets, but does anyone have any advice?
One win
What’s one small win you’ve had as a dad recently? Could be how you handled a moment. Could be staying calmer than usual. Could be showing up when you didn’t feel like it. Doesn’t have to be big — just real.
0 likes • Jan 29
A small win I had recently was yesterday. It was a very taxing day for me at work. Long day, lots of BS, you get it. I try not to bring work home and sometimes that happens. After I came home and got settled all I wanted to do was take a shower and relax. My 2 year old asked me to play right after I just sat down. I could have told him "not right now" or I could have just said "no". I instead; got out of my own head, played with his trucks with him and forgot about work or my day. I know he may not remember playing that day, but he will remember all the times I took to sit and play. One small win is better than having a set back.
Screens
Kids today grow up with way more access than we ever did. How are you handling screens in your house? Rules? Limits? No rules? Just figuring it out day by day? What’s working — and what isn’t?
0 likes • Jan 29
I for one have been taking it day by day. There is no point to limit or lessen their screen usage. I find that by trying to get them to engage in other things helps. Thats where some rules come in. Simple. Dinner-no phones Playing boardgames as a family-no phones Hanging out in the same room- go for it. I treat it more like being respectful to people around you. Don't blast music or listen to videos super loud while other people are around. Talk to the people you are with. I try to bring back some old roots. But not too many. We as adults have to learn to adapt to a degree.
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Michael Gilbert
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A community for dads raising kids in a digital world—presence, growth, and calm leadership without ego or fake perfection.

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Joined Jan 28, 2026
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