My eyes were opened to the remarkable impact that man had on my daughter’s life. I began to understand the depth of this stepfather’s love …
Divorced Dad Articles
Divorced Dads: Keep Pursuing Your Kids
Wisdom from dads in response to the question: How do you help your kids know that “It’s not your fault”?
Divorced Dads: Respect a Child’s Love
Whether it was intentional or not, maybe you have tried to turn your child against his mother. And make no mistake, these kinds of comments move you dangerously close to placing yourself between your dear, sweet child and someone he loves more than anyone else, except you.
Single Dads and Expectations
Kids who have been through a divorce often act in certain ways. As a single dad, you need to know what to watch for—and how to respond.
Divorced Dads: Find Ways to Be Involved
Some of the most heroic examples of fatherhood are found in single, non-custodial dads who find ways to engage their children despite the challenges.
Thanks for What? Divorced Dads & the Holidays
While it’s difficult not having a partner during the holidays, it’s particularly difficult when we don’t have our children. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the things we don’t have and the things for which we’re not thankful.
Talking About the Divorce: 5 Things Kids Need to Hear
I’ve learned some things about being a great divorced dad, especially about communication. Here are my best pieces of advice …
Single Fathers: Press On
Is it possible to be a great father as a single dad? Absolutely! But in some ways we may have to take a slightly different approach.
Ways to Stay Positive Through Discouragement
If you’re like many men, you love being a dad. It speaks to something deep within you. But sometimes it gets hard, and you get discouraged. Nothing seems to work with your kids, and the payoffs are few and far between.