Emotional Intelligence In Kids and Ex-Wives and Their *New* Husbands
Always respect the other parent. Keep fathers in their kids' lives by giving them half a chance to maintain that relationship. The same chance you have.
The Other Dad
I'm more of an influencer on my kids. I don't have authority. What I do have is time attention and joy at being with them.
A Dad’s Path After Divorce Is Hard and Lonely
I lost everything in that moment. I lost my fighting spirit. I agreed to the Standard Possession Order (SPO) schedule and I agreed to let my wife be the custodial parent.
Losing the Meaning of Life As My Marriage Blasted Me Out of the House
Divorce is not the end of the world. However, it's often the end of most dad's major bonding and influence with his kids. Most divorces end with dads being marginalized by the family court precedents.
Divorce Retrospective: Getting This Off My Chest
I walk away from this story knowing I did everything I could to keep the marriage alive. And after the divorce, I've done everything I can (outside of shutting down my writing) to be a good father, a good man, and a reasonable person.
The Good Dad’s Journey Through Divorce
My goal, as a good dad, is to be available emotionally and physically to my kids all the time. They know where I stand. I've never bad-mouthed their mom. And as they continue to grow and mature into adults, I'm back to having an equal opportunity to be with them.
Bleed on Everyone: Single Parents and Their Struggles
In other words, 2 of the 5 people involved in our family system don't drink or smoke pot. That's a start.
The Death of Father’s Day
This Father's Day I will recommit to being the best father I can be. I will strengthen my relationship with my kids whenever possible.