Parenting Lesson: Always Consider Lightening Your Kid’s Load
I've been complaining to my friends about my struggles to create a relationship with my teenage son. I've been offering all kinds of activities for us to go do together, as…
Dads: When Family Courts Start at 70 – 30 Custody, the Kids Lose
When we started down the road of negotiating a cooperative divorce (because it's all about the children) our divorce and parenting plan counselor also suggested 70-30.
Your Kids Are Watching How You Cope with Divorce
They are learning from you 100% of the time. They see you deal with disappointments, frustrations, and celebrations. They learn how to behave by watching your life. If you are…
Field Notes for My Next Marriage (What To Remember Before Getting Married)
Let me be clear, I'm not married. I'm not actually sure marriage is a priority for me in the next several years. I'm not ruling it out, but I'm also…
Back to the Beginning: Co-Parenting with Serenity
Co-parenting is about accepting the other person for who they are, exactly as they are, and holding them in the best light you can. As we walk through our individual…
Connecting with Teenagers One at a Time on Their Terms, Always
I do my best as a single dad. I've not had the same amount of time with my kids as my ex, nor as much time as I wanted/want/desire going…
The Good Dad’s Divorce: Being Asked to Leave Everything Behind
The most devastating moment in my life was when I was asked to leave my family. My then-wife wanted a divorce. She's been planning for months, apparently, but had failed to…
Displacement: A Single-Parenting Love Story
"I want more time with you. More time just being around you. I miss you." There's nothing like a little time with your daughter (child) to remind you how much…
