Breaking the news about a divorce to one’s children can be one of the most difficult parts of an already stressful situation. On top of that, kids often have a way of feeling like they are the ones to blame for a divorce. This was on the minds of Rebecca …
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By Katie Davis Parents know that back-to-school time can be quite an eventful time. Activities including buying new books and and school supplies, getting class schedules or carpools organized and altogether just ensuring that children are ready to go back to class. Add divorce to that recipe, and things can …
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By Katie Davis Do you have the kids this weekend? Perhaps you have your kids in a few weeks? Well, spring is here, and it’s time to start soaking in the better weather and planning some family-friendly activities. Read through some of these ideas for enjoying the season both indoors …
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By Katie Davis Spring has arrived, and you may be one of the dads that gets to have his kids this holiday weekend. Some families will be celebrating Easter, and others will just be spending quality time together. Whatever your current plans are this weekend, it’s important to make sure …
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If you’re a parent with a teen approaching driving age, you’re probably feeling some serious trepidation. That’s a perfectly healthy response! Teen driving presents many dangers. In 2010, 2,700 teenagers died as a result of motor vehicle crashes, according to the CDC. Another 282,000 were treated for serious and even …
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Mother’s Day is difficult for divorced parents and it’s a situation a large chunk of the population has to deal with. Although you’re no longer together, your ex-wife is the mother of your children and deserves appropriate forms of recognition on Mother’s Day. You want to show your children you …
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By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com If you suspect that your ex-wife has an alcohol or drug problem, she has probably been “flying under the radar” for quite some time. Most people with substance abuse and addiction problems hide it until they have invested so much of themselves that they …
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Want to give your little one an edge with technology, but worried about the consequences? Don’t fear, the app industry is here! Apparently, interactive apps have a more positive impact than TV shows, even for toddlers. Kids who watch more than three hours of television (including videos or DVDs) had …
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Teens have expensive habits: the latest clothes, expensive hair products, designer shoes, mobile devices, and video games… not to mention concerts, movies, and dining out. Unless you happen to be independently wealthy, these items probably aren’t in your budget. Once your teenager gets a part-time job and his own source …
CONTINUE READINGDivorces are rough on everyone, especially the kids. One way of making the transition easier on your kids is planning plenty of fun dad day activities whenever you have them for your part of joint custody or visitation. The experiences you have and memories you create help to take away …
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