A Divorced Dad’s Guide to Handling Bad-Mouthing and Lies
Parental alienation is a distressing experience for any parent, especially when you’re a divorced dad looking forward to your parenting time. Discovering that your child…
Category: Fatherhood
4 Ways to Be a Great Summer Dad
When I reflect back on childhood summer memories, there is one image that always stands out—my dad. There were baseball games, beaches, mountains, cookouts. One glorious…
6 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Resolve Conflict
In our 15 years of marriage, my wife and I have worked hard to communicate and resolve conflict well. We’ve learned the importance of good…
3 Ways You Need to Disappoint Your Teen
Our first time parenting a teenager was a little rough. We had no idea what we were doing. And I was that dad who always…
Finding Strength in Faith: A Father’s Guide to God’s Transformative Power During and After Divorce
Divorce is a journey fraught with emotional turmoil, leaving indelible scars on the hearts and minds of those involved. Families are torn apart, and individuals…
5 Moments a Dad Needs to Forgive and Forget
Partway through the afternoon’s soccer practice, Sam slipped on the turf and watched helplessly as his mistake turned into a goal against. As he got…
The Weaponization of Therapy Against Divorcing Fathers: Navigating Biases and Seeking Support
Divorce is often described as one of life’s most stressful events, and for fathers navigating separation, the journey can be particularly challenging. Amidst legal battles,…
A Guide for Divorced Dads on Shedding the “Nice Guy” Persona
Divorce can be a tumultuous journey, especially for fathers who were once co-dependent in their marriages. The aftermath often leaves them grappling with a sense…
The Top 10 Ways Mothers Alienate Children from Their Fathers During Divorce
Divorce is often a tumultuous time for families, especially when children are involved. While both parents may strive to prioritize the well-being of their children,…
3 Ways to Tell Your Daughter You Love Her Without Words
One of my daughters routinely struggled with feeling anxious. We’d notice that she was quiet and closed off and would try to engage her in…