Moving On After Divorce
There is no way to sugar coat it – divorce is hard. Period. I lived through one that was very tough but the key words there are “LIVED THROUGH!” There is no need to dive [...]
Dating With Children
Being a single dad, I often get asked about “rules or guidelines” for dating in regards to involving children. A lot of guys (and women) are confused and have no [...]
Is Winter Making Your Kid Blue?
No, I don’t mean the air temperature is giving them frosty cheeks. I mean are they going stir crazy and getting a little “moody” from being stuck inside? The holidays [...]
Why You Should Talk To Your Kids About The World
Have you ever thought about reasons to talk about the world with your children? Maybe your child has questions about something they heard on the news or something talked about [...]
The Business of Parenting
Lately I feel like I am in business with my eight year-old son. Let me explain. As he goes through, what I will lovingly call a “feisty” stage, I find myself [...]
Setting Rules For Children
Is the word “no” part of your vocabulary? Do you have trouble enforcing the rules with your children? Are you frustrated because your little angel is starting to act more like [...]
Imperfect 1970s Parenting
Amazingly, I made it through childhood. It was the 1970s and 80s and “perfect parenting” inspired by countless news stories, web advice, magazines, and Pinterest didn’t exist. There were no [...]
Forever Friends – Far Away
You know those friends that you have had forever? The ones that you made somewhere back in elementary school or middle school. The ones who you hung out with everyday. [...]
Six Benefits Of Single Parenting For The Child
Being a single parenting is hugely rewarding. Sure, a lot of people think it is not ideal but life has a way of throwing “non-ideal” situations at us. We can either complain [...]
Encourage The Strengths In Your Child
My nine year old son is at math camp this week. Yep, math camp. It wasn’t exactly the destination that he was hoping for but it is turning out great all the [...]