Surviving The Holidays As A Divorced Dad

The holidays are often the most difficult time of the year for divorced parents, especially if the divorce or separation is fairly recent. There are a number of logistical hurdles involved in dividing holidays between both holidays in addition to reconciling potential feelings of anger or loneliness that can wreck …

Video: Keeping Your Kids Out Of Divorce

Although it is possible to divorce amicably, the nature of the process tends to stir animosity between spouses. That negativity can have a serious effect on your own health and it’s important to take care of yourself both physically and mentally.

Video: The Differences Between Austere & Harsh Parenting

Let’s face it, parenting isn’t easy. As many books and resources as there are devoted to parenting, the fact of the matter is that every family is different so what works for one family isn’t necessarily going to work for another.

Video: The Traits Good Fathers Share

There is no one size-fits-all parenting style that is certain to produce happy, well-adjusted children and a cohesive family unit. The fact is, what works for one family might spell disaster for another.

College Planning Checklist For Parents

Millions of parents will be sending their kids off to college in just a month or two and that experience can seem a little overwhelming for many families. It’s emotional. Your son or daughter is leaving and if they are the youngest in the family then it will leave you …

Video: Wisconsin Fathers For Children And Families

Society has a way of pushing dads to the wayside. Although research shows fathers are more active and engaged with their families than ever before, we still see time and again popular culture treating them as the less-important parent.

Video: Tips To Become A Better Co-Parent

Odds are, you and your ex have your fair share of disagreements. (That is, after all, why you divorced.) That’s natural, but when you have kids then it is your responsibility to do whatever you can to foster a healthy a productive co-parenting relationship with your former spouse.

Manage Your Approach To Father’s Day

Father’s Day after you’ve gone through a divorce can be really tough, especially if the divorce was fairly recent. If you find yourself in that situation this Father’s Day, it might be helpful to shift the way you think about the holiday. There’s a good chance you’re worried about how …

Avoid These Common Summer Parenting Time Issues

School will soon dismiss for the summer (if it hasn’t already) and your kids will joyously rush home for three months of freedom. Long days of warm weather and memorable summer road trips are hopefully in their near future. All of us can likely look back on the summers of …

Celebrating Mother’s Day As A Divorced Dad

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and as a divorced dad this holiday can feel a little awkward. Your marriage with your ex-wife obviously did not work out, but you should keep in mind that she is still the mother of your children and that deserves recognition on this holiday.