Category Archives: Children and divorce

I absolutely love the concept of single dad, Leland Dieno’s blog, No Deadbeat Society, and his new children’s book designed to help kids realize that even though Dad isn’t living at home anymore, he is still Dad and his love will never change. ...

        In this week's Love Essentially, I offer tips for those considering a blended family. Did The Brady's Set The Bar Too High For Blended Families? by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press ...

      7 Rules To Making Joint Custody Work After Divorce by Amy Sara Cores For parents who are divorcing, child custody issues are usually front and center. There are many decisions to make like: Do I want sole custody...

          This email came from a 42 year-old divorced dad dating who shares custody of his 10 year-old daughter. I thought it was interesting how he categorized his dating challenges according to the ages o...

      Great guest post offering custody advice for dads, specifically the benefits of a collaborative divorce. It makes so much sense!     A Note To Dads In The Process of Divorce By Ted Hans, CFP, CDFA...

      When it comes to kids and divorce, telling them initially can seem like the most difficult thing you will ever have to do. Because they are so precious, to me it almost feels like a knife going through your heart. Th...

Talking to your Kids about Infidelity and Divorce     by Peter Baker, LCPC One issue I regularly see kids for is dealing with the emotional aftermath when their parents decide to get a divorce. This already confusing and multifaceted process is ...

I received this comment from a single dad in response to my post, “Newly Separated Man Seeks Custody Advice:”   My ex and I divorced when my son was 1.5 years old. At the time due to a crappy lawyer and my ex being who she is, I got 4....

Divorce and Daughters: The Best Gifts A Dad Can Give His Daughter After Divorce   By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW  A father’s effect on his daughter’s psychological well-being and identity is far-reaching. A daughter’s sense of self, for ins...

I received the following e-mail in response to my post, “Ever Hear of Parental Alienation Syndrome? Neither Had I.” I am currently going through a contentious divorce, and your post about Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) really hit home. I w...