Q: People always say that life will never be the same after having a child. How, exactly, does becoming a father change a man? A: There's an old saying in the Talmud that a man has three names: the one his parents gave him at birth, the one that others call him, and the one he calls himself. A person's identity, according to the rabbis, is a rather amorphous thing. What the … [Read more...] about How Fatherhood Has Changed You
The Meaning of Fatherhood
Q: It seems that the definition of "fatherhood" has changed a lot over the years, while the definition of being a mom doesn’t seem to have changed all that much. What does it mean to be a father these days? A: To fully integrate the idea of being a father into your self-identity, it'll help to understand exactly what being a father actually involves. One of the most … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Fatherhood
Single Father’s Guide to Daughter’s Puberty
Q: I'm a single dad and my daughter is 11. I know I'm going to have some kind of discussion with her about puberty, but I don't have a clue where to begin. I also don’t know what and how much I should say to my daughter about her body and about sexual feelings she is going to start to experience. Help! A: Congratulations! You're about to deal with something that most dads … [Read more...] about Single Father’s Guide to Daughter’s Puberty
How to Introduce Your Kids to the New Woman in Your Life
Q: I got divorced a number of years ago. I've been going out with the same person for a few months now and things are getting serious. She and my kids haven't met yet but I think they should. Is there a right way and time to introduce them? A: Getting the kids and the new person in your life together for the first time can often be a very stressful event for everyone … [Read more...] about How to Introduce Your Kids to the New Woman in Your Life
Single Dads and Dating
Q: I'm a single dad and am just now starting to date again. I'm worried about how this will impact my kids and I'd like to know whether there are any guidelines. Are there rules about how long I should wait before introducing someone to my children? It’s been so long since I’ve dated anyone, what should or shouldn’t I tell the person I’m dating about my situation? A: Whether … [Read more...] about Single Dads and Dating