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.
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.
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."
In This Moment You Choose: Happy or Resentful
Pay attention to your mind. When the monkey mind jumps into gear, try and find a moment to observe your thinking, as if you are an observer. Then decide: do I want to continue this runaway train of thought, or should I focus on something that I can actually have an effect on?
Finding Myself and My Body, Again
What I need is a radical rethink of myself and a full-court press on fitness as a priority in my life.
Listening To Yourself About Craving, Loneliness, Longing
And then I did something a bit different: I paid attention to how each of my options felt. I noticed I was not really in need of ice cream. I didn't need anything sweet.
My Hierarchy of Needs Revisited: The Short List of Happiness
Process the stuff that hurts. And, for me, stop eating to heal those hurts. Just get them out in other ways. Writing about them can help, indeed.
Falling Out of The Loop As a Single Parent
My role now is very similar to my non-custodial dad role. I don't have a lot of time or opportunities to engage with my kids. I have to reach out. Keep reaching out. And let go of any outcome.
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