7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Kids’ School

7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Kids’ School

[I]t’s back to school time. My kids here in North Texas started last week. I know for many of you, your kids will start after Labor Day. Nevertheless, I thought it would be a great time to review ideas on how to get involved in your kids’ school. 7 Ways to...
Good Custodial Parenting Requires Adjustments (2/2)

Good Custodial Parenting Requires Adjustments (2/2)

[N]o matter how much you love you kids, and thrilled to get them full-time, remember they are part of your world, not your entire world. You need some time to yourself, develop and maintain relationships with others. Last time, we listed five ways in which Dads can,...
Good Custodial Parenting Requires Adjustments (1/2)

Good Custodial Parenting Requires Adjustments (1/2)

[N]ow that you have won custody of your children, your relationship with them will probably need modification from your former “weekend Dad” days. This transition can put a strain on both parent and child. As a weekend Dad, Julie and Johnny were actually visitors. You...
Let’s Have Fun With Our Children

Let’s Have Fun With Our Children

[W]e usually discuss the serious issues of divorcing parents, child custody, child care. But it’s Friday, so we decided we (and probably you) needed a break. We saw this on Facebook and couldn’t resist. A dad, left home alone with his baby, spent the day...
10 Reasons Alienating Dad is Bad for Your Kids

10 Reasons Alienating Dad is Bad for Your Kids

[I]n my free time, I advise and encourage parents going through divorce to continue to work together. I talk with Moms and Dads who are really struggling to co-parent with one another. Occasionally, I will meet a Mom who tells me she sees no value in her kids spending...