Fathers and Sons: Reaching For Love
A good father would've made a big difference in my life. As a father, I have always strived to be a good father, even when the decisions were not always what I wanted.
The BEST OF The Whole Parent: Single Parenting Guide
If we can see and seek the balanced parenting approach we might be able to continue that holistic love even as the marriage comes apart.
Moving from Parenting To Co-parenting: Joining Together In Divorce
But it's the kids who stand to lose the most from this imbalanced systemic approach. Dad is more than money. And mom is capable of making just as much money (let's table the fair pay discussion for the moment) as the dad. These old roles no longer fit the educated and compassionate couple. But the road to a good and healthy co-parenting plan is not a well-worn path.
Our Thin Threads of Love: Weaving a Pattern of Greatness Together
We are complex individuals with independent lives, building bridges and rope swings between our two countries, but we're reconnecting and recommitting in each moment, each day. We seek new ways around common disagreements, new ways to navigate old ghosts that can haunt us from previous relationships.
Dear Ex, We Are Different By Design
Let's get one thing straight, I am. not the victim of a divorce. I am a survivor of a divorce decree that follows the state guidelines and timelines and gives dads 30% of the time with their kids and 100% of the child support.
Embracing the Win in My 12-years As a Single Dad
Once I took my own anger out of the communication loop I began to heal and move on to the next stage.
The Father Son Emotional Loop: Struggling As a Single Dad
But, dear son, don't say "Sorry," when you are not sorry. Don't make excuses for not picking up the phone call and saying "I can't talk to you right now. Love you."
Dads vs. Moms: We’re All #Parents or #SingleParents
I launched The Whole Parent. I proudly put my name on the posts I began writing about learning to cope as a single dad with a less than cooperative co-parent.