Be the Better Parent – My Custody Story!
My main reason for doing so was that I had determined that I would probably be the better parent. Looking back on the fifteen year history today, I obviously and unquestionably the better parent. I believe that the primary custodian should be the better parent, and I believe that there is no predetermined law that that must be the mother.
Your Kids Need Their Own Room at Your Place
The kids’ stuff shouldn’t be able to fit easily into a backpack, or even into a nice set of luggage. Their room needs to be decorated, pictures on the wall, games and books, stuff to do; it needs to look like a room your kids live in permanently, not just…
Buy or Clean a Coat, Tie & Suit Prior to Court
Every time you walk into court, whether you’re coming in to drop off a piece of paper, make a child support payment, or even if it was just the closest bathroom on your way to somewhere else, you need to be dressed to the hilt. The legal system is a very, very judgmental system.
Mocha Dad’s Fatherhood Roundtable Discussion Session IV
Now is the time to be the very best person you can be. As a dad, your influence on your kids will be far greater than your wife’s. Your child’s success, promiscuity, drug problem, integrity, and grades will be in direct proportion to your active involvement in their lives.
Mocha Dad’s Fatherhood Roundtable Discussion Session III
Children are very different and unique. Therefore, the answer to this question is there is not a “one size fits all.” Based on the temperament, love language, and the way each child perceives pain, will determine the how each child needs to be disciplined.
Mocha Dad’s Fatherhood Roundtable Discussion Session II
My number one mission is to drill home to my children that their goal in life is “To be a servant to others.” Rick Warren got it right in his bestselling book, “The Purpose Driven Life.” The secret to life is “It’s not about you.” True manhood and success in life, …
Mocha Dad’s Fatherhood Roundtable Discussion Session I
The first time, I was not married nor expecting it. I was shocked for about 10 minutes, followed by extreme excitement, then concern about my ability to be the best father possible. The second time, I was married and was expecting it. I was on cloud nine!
Does Your Daughter Have Dad Hair? Book Review
Dads, grandpas, uncles, and step-dads, I have stumbled upon a fantastic book called, “Does Your Daughter Have Dad Hair?” by Craig A. Lawrey. This 42 page, full color, extremely funny book, walks fathers through their daughter’s basic hair accessories, …
The Power of an Apology by RJ Jaramillo
As a father, I never want my children to be angry with me, however, I also want my children to know the difference between good and bad behavior. There is a fine line between having a mutually-respectful relationship and letting your children run out of control.
Back to School Checklist for the Single Parent
At the beginning of every school year, your child’s school will ask for all of your personal information and it is perfectly normal and important to disclose on the information packet that you are a single parent and if you are sharing custody or have sole custody.
Top 10 Rules for Dating MY Daughter!
Dads one of my favorite customers has five kids and was giving me parenting advice when Caitlyn is old enough to date–which will be in about 30 years. I don’t think he wrote this himself, but it was too good not to share with the world.
Get a PTA or Volunteer Job at Your Kids’ School
You have heard it said time and time again, fathers that are involved in their children’s school make a positive impact on their kids’ grades, behavior, and overall attitude towards education and learning. A study based on the data from 17,000 students from Kindergarten through High School, 1996 National Household Education Survey…