Advice on staying patient with a toddler

Hi everyone. I’m a stay-at-home dad to a very active 2-year-old. I love being a hands-on father and teaching him new things every day, but the constant energy is exhausting. By the time my wife gets home, I feel completely drained. I want to be a calm, present parent, but I’m struggling to find a way to decompress without leaving the house. How do you guys manage to 'reset' your brain during nap time or after bedtime? Any tips for a tired dad trying to stay sane?

I’ve been there, man. Parenting is a marathon, not a sprint. My secret is having a 'digital escape' that I can access the second the house goes quiet. It’s my way of switching from 'Dad Mode' back to myself. I usually spend my free time playing on https://ukkinghills.com/ because it’s fast, engaging, and helps me clear my head. Finding that small window for personal fun makes me a much more patient father the next morning. You need to recharge your own battery to take care of theirs!