5 Habits That Will Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Child
Years ago, I shared with a friend how it seemed like days flew by and I didn’t ever really get to sit with my kids…
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Protecting Your Children From The New Boyfriend
Navigating the complexities of co-parenting after a divorce is challenging, especially when your ex-partner introduces a new boyfriend into your children’s lives. As a father,…
5 Ways to Fight Burnout
Lou Holtz said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” We can carry a lot more than we…
How to Keep Your Mouth From Getting You in Trouble
Be honest—has your mouth ever gotten you into trouble? I get paid to run my mouth for a living, but I’ve put my foot in…
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…
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 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…
5 Priceless Summer Memories to Make on a Single Dad Budget
“What are your plans for the summer?” I asked my friend, a single mom, thinking she might mention a quick weekend getaway with her daughter.…
6 Questions When You Aren’t Sure How to Handle a Situation With Your Kid
If you’re like me, when my kids are having behavior challenges, I often don’t have a clue what to do. When our son was 6, his…
Dads’ Guide to Divorce: Step 1 – Clarify Your Vision and Direction
Welcome to the Dads’ Guide to Divorce series, where I aim to support fathers navigating the often tumultuous waters of divorce or life after it.…