As a single or divorced dad, you may be paying to set up two households, if you share custody. At your own home, you want to have everything your child might get when he’s with his mom so he feels completely at home with you as well. And, if you’re a single dad without the help of a mom, you probably still find that raising a child is a very expensive endeavor. … [Read more...] about Tips for Single or Divorced Dads to Save Money on Kids’ Clothes
Divorced Dads
10 Tips to help Divorcing Men be better Dads
Dealing with a divorce that includes children may be the most difficult thing you ever do. Here are some general tips that might help guide you. Listen carefully. Now is the time to make an extra effort to put down the paper or turn off the TV when the kids wants to talk. Honesty counts. During the divorce, don’t make up stories about why ‘daddy is … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to help Divorcing Men be better Dads
5 rules for divorced dads
As a child of divorce (my parents divorced when I was four), I can personally say that divorce can be, or maybe always is, hardest on the kids. It should be a decision of last resort when kids are involved and very clearly the “least bad” of your options in a bad marriage. That said, it does occur and divorced dads have special challenges. Divorced dads have a lot to prove … [Read more...] about 5 rules for divorced dads
Ten Tips for Dads celebrating birthdays and holidays after Divorce
Dealing with holidays after divorce is yet another minefield for dads. Holidays and birthdays are extra reminders that the family is no longer as it once was, and can be especially difficult during the first years after a separation. However, like much about divorce and its aftermath, if you work at it, you can create new traditions and rituals that will make that time … [Read more...] about Ten Tips for Dads celebrating birthdays and holidays after Divorce
How to make the best of your children’s visitation time
No matter how much visitation time a non-custodial parent may be awarded, it will not seem enough. After all, how can you ever reconcile to having your entire experience of being a dad crammed into a few hours or even a weekend. However, it is crucial that dads make the best of the time available to them. These are ways we can make your visitation time as productive as … [Read more...] about How to make the best of your children’s visitation time