A Quick-Start Guide for the Divorcing Dad: The Off Times
Finally, if you're going to agree to a cooperative divorce, make sure you add in a clause about NEVER INVOLVING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. EVER.
Present Tense: Co-Parenting Disconnected
Sure, you can lean into your kids' anger about the divorce. But your role as a parent is to help them separate their emotions from your emotions. Your anger has infused their entire lives.
Therapy vs Life Coaching: Two Different Processes & Goals
I work with men and women who are looking to reset their priorities in life to align more with their long-term goals. What's keeping you from achieving your dreams? What parts of your life need attention?
Resetting Your Priorities in the New Year as a Single Parent
Here's what I know. My ex-wife has nothing to do with my happiness or success. My positive approach to life is how I show up for my kids. They are watching us. They are learning from our actions. How we deal with hard times will inform and set their own internal compass for later in life as they run into challenges.
Who Am I To Be Telling Anyone About Healthy Relationships?
I simply let go and pay little or no attention to the things that are out of my control. What I have control over, I manage with greater joy and energy.
The Optimistic Lover Lets Go of The Mother of His Dragons
I can still wish the best for you. I can still love you and what we had together, while letting you drift peacefully out of my life. I can allow the silence to heal the loss between us.
Understanding Anger: From My Dad >> Me >> My Ex-Wife >> My Kids
Anger is a slippery fish for me. My dad's anger was so pervasive and dangerous that none of my family members ever got a handle on how to deal with anger. Here are some of my issues/fears about anger.
When “In the Best Interest of the Children” is Weaponized
If you're going to have kids, I think both parents should agree to co-parent after divorce in the same manner that they agreed to co-parent as partners even before they have children.