5 Ways to Help Your Child Navigate Being Picked On
When my kids were young, I was a bit naïve. I had forgotten, or perhaps intentionally put out of my mind, how even good kids…
Author: Jude Sandvall
I am Jude Sandvall and I am a divorced, single father of 3 children. My divorce and the subsequent years are a case study in facing and overcoming the most difficult challenges in learning to thrive after divorce. I’ve been through it all including the court process, co-parenting, dating with kids and more!
5 Things You Say That Make It Hard for Your Kids to Respect You
Everything had changed so quickly. Moments earlier, Margo and her sisters had been sitting in the living room having a tea party laughing with Gru.…
5 Reasons Why Your Teen Is Rebelling
Teenage rebellion is nothing new. Rebellious children have been around since the first children inhabited the earth. Remember Cain and Abel? So, what should you…
6 Myths About Men
Traditional values and gender roles are being flipped upside down. We live in a very confusing age. And that is most likely not going to…
Why Dads Need a Spiritual Practice During Divorce: Finding Strength in a Time of Chaos
Divorce is often one of the most emotionally and mentally taxing experiences a person can go through. For dads, it brings unique challenges—navigating custody, finances,…
4 One-Liners That Emotionally Stunt Our Sons
My mom suddenly passed away when I was 10 years old. My emotions were all over the place. A few weeks later, an adult snapped…
Why It’s Crucial for Dads to Fight for Parenting Time with Their Children
Fatherhood has long been recognized as a crucial component in a child’s development, but society often still assumes that mothers are the primary caregivers. This…
5 Unhelpful Responses When Your Kids Are Misbehaving
“Daddy, am I still killing you?” One night, my 4-year-old asked me this question as I put her to bed. The saddened look on her…
5 Character Traits You Want to Rub Off on Your Kids
Allow me to brag on my alma mater for a second. My beloved UCONN Huskies won the school’s sixth men’s basketball national championship in 2024.…
5 Simple Comebacks When Your Child Gets Mouthy
I was just finishing dinner at a favorite restaurant with my two teenagers when it happened. A family a couple of tables away had a…