Actor Nicholas Cage does not just play a single dad in his new movie, but he has also spent time single parenting in real life.Speaking out on behalf of dads across the country who are raising their kids alone, Cage told Parade magazine about how he met the challenges of parenthood."Just because you're a man doesn't mean you can't raise your kid," he said. "I … [Read more...] about Nicholas Cage speaks out on single parenting
Divorced Dads
Holiday Tips for Divorced Dads
The Christmas and New Year season is almost upon us and many divorced dads are wondering how best keep to their kids happy without them feeling unhappily dragged from one parent to the other. When the parents maintain a friendly, or at least professional, relationship it is easier to decide a good course of action mutually but when the opposite is true, everyone suffers, … [Read more...] about Holiday Tips for Divorced Dads
Biden stands up for single fatherhood
During the recent vice presidential debate, talk of gas prices, healthcare and tax policies was interrupted momentarily by a particularly poignant moment in which Joe Biden reminded the public that men also deal with family challenges."I understand what it's like to be a single parent. When my wife and daughter died and my two sons were gravely injured, I understand what … [Read more...] about Biden stands up for single 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