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How to Tell Your Kids a Relationship Has Ended: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Breakups When Children Are Involved

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Dad Plus the Kids November 17, 2025

When a relationship ends, especially one your children were part of, it becomes more than just a breakup. It becomes a parenting moment. Many parents struggle with how to tell their kids they are no longer dating someone.  How to handle the emotional aftermath, and…

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Should You Put Your Child in Therapy? The Real Pros, Cons, and Why It Doesn’t Have to Be Forever

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Dad Plus the Kids October 31, 2025

As parents, we want to do right by our kids, especially when they’re struggling. Whether it’s anxiety, anger, friendship issues, or a big life change like divorce.  More families than ever are turning to child therapy for support. But here’s the truth, many parents don’t…

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AppClose Parenting App Review: Features, Pros, and Cons for Co-Parents

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Dad Plus the Kids October 5, 2025

Co-parenting can be challenging, especially when it comes to coordinating communication, schedules, and expenses across two households. Fortunately, co-parenting apps like AppClose make this easier for me and many. In my detailed AppClose review, I’ll share my personal experience using the app with my children’s…

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Fluoride for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Strong Teeth and Healthy Smiles

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Dad Plus the Kids September 24, 2025

What Is Fluoride and Why Is It Important for Kids? Fluoride is a natural mineral found in water, soil, and certain foods. It’s also something that is added to toothpaste, mouthwash, and many public water systems. Health experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)…

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How to Recognize and Cope with a Narcissistic Parent

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Dad Plus the Kids September 8, 2025

Living with a narcissistic parent can be exhausting and emotionally draining. They may seem self-centered, demanding, or even manipulative, leaving you constantly questioning your worth and wondering how to protect your own well-being. If you suspect your mother or father has narcissistic tendencies, it’s important…

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Raising Kids Takes Two: Why Both Parents Must Share the Costs

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Dad Plus the Kids September 6, 2025

I belong to many online single parenting and co-parenting groups, and one question comes up again and again: Who is responsible for sharing the financial costs of raising children after separation or divorce? Whether it’s child support, medical expenses, or reimbursements for extracurricular activities, the…

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Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting: Why Your Homes Don’t Have to Be the Same

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Dad Plus the Kids September 4, 2025

One of the biggest myths in co-parenting is that both households need to run exactly the same way. Same rules, same routines, same everything. The honest truth? You don’t have to parent identically for your children to feel safe, loved, and secure. Co-Parenting: When Collaboration…

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21 Day Countdown to Fall. A bucket list of fun things to do with your kids.

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Dad Plus the Kids September 1, 2025

It’s officially September. What does that mean? Well for starters, Fall will officially be here in 21 days. As fall comes, so does the crisp air, golden leaves, and all the cozy moments we’ve been waiting for. If you’re looking for ways to soak up…

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Back-to-School Eve: The Girls’ Excitement for 2nd & 4th Grade

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Dad Plus the Kids August 27, 2025

Tomorrow is a big day, the girls are heading back to school, starting 2nd and 4th grade! I still can’t fathom that. Even though they met their teachers this morning, the night before the first day always comes with a mix of emotions. There’s excitement…

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Circus in the Woods – Our Weekend Camping Adventure at Brialee

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Dad Plus the Kids August 17, 2025

This past weekend, the girls and I packed up our camping gear and headed out to Brialee Campground in Ashford, CT, and wow, what an amazing experience it turned out to be! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the friendliest staff. The…

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A forgotten post. The girls had their Yes Day for A forgotten post. The girls had their Yes Day for the year on Sunday. Library, Pez Factory, Dave and Busters, 5 Below and visiting all 4 floors of my apartment.
Girls first musical show. Girls first musical show.
Emerson Grade 1. My little peanut is getting big. Emerson Grade 1. My little peanut is getting big.
Adelyn Grade 3. Gosh she’s growing up to quick.(Em Adelyn Grade 3. Gosh she’s growing up to quick.(Emmy is doing a retake)
Had some voting tagalongs today. Had some voting tagalongs today.
Another successful Trunk and Treat and even got to Another successful Trunk and Treat and even got to see the girls all dressed up. Next year will be a new theme.
What now, the Sanderson sisters are in Wallingford What now, the Sanderson sisters are in Wallingford? #hocuspocus #hocuspocus2 #sandersonsisters #halloween #halloweenmusical #dadsweekend #dadplusthekids #girldad #spookytime #dadblogger
Shared parenting time can suck. Coping with it is Shared parenting time can suck. Coping with it is another story. Link in bio

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I am a Girl Scout dad. With both girls in it will I am a Girl Scout dad. With both girls in it will always mean double duties. Meetings in the same week, adding the many badges to their vests and of course fundraisers. Please consider supporting Adelyns fundraiser to help her reach her goal.

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Almost October and the girls wanted to start with Almost October and the girls wanted to start with The Corpse Bride under candles.
I never knew I could love this much as I love my g I never knew I could love this much as I love my girls. They bring me happiness and smiles each day.  They each are amazing in their own way and I am blessed to be their dad.

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Would you consider Emerson reach her goal this fal Would you consider Emerson reach her goal this fall.

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A very needed mental health day followed by gettin A very needed mental health day followed by getting our apple picking on.
Doesn’t matter what party side you are, this is ju Doesn’t matter what party side you are, this is just down right awful.
While co-parenting is hard enough with a tough ex. While co-parenting is hard enough with a tough ex. I find the Sunday night of my weekend the hardest when they get picked up also makes it the saddest.
While we do have down time, I make sure they have the best time with me no matter what we do. No one will ever take these smiles away from me #singleparent #coparenting #5050custody #dadplusthekids #happypkids #kidsweekend #lovethemsomuch #grldad #dadforlife #singledads
Only when my kids are with me these things happen. Only when my kids are with me these things happen. Apparently not shy to sing in front of half the town of Cheshire at the Cheshire Fall Festivale
A Serial Monogamist with Kids for the Ride (new po A Serial Monogamist with Kids for the Ride (new post in bio)
#serialmonogamist #serialdating #kidsandrelationships #kidscomefirst #dadblog #dadplusthekids #grldad #narcawareness #narcissiticpersonalitydisorder #narcsurvivor
End of the summer #baseballgame #nogoatsnoglory #l End of the summer #baseballgame #nogoatsnoglory #labordayweekend #dadplusthekids #grldad #dadblogger
Found this outfit yesterday and Emerson already wa Found this outfit yesterday and Emerson already wanted to wear it. Decked out in Nightmare Before Christmas top to bottom.
Summer was fun but they are ready to get back. 202 Summer was fun but they are ready to get back. 2024-2025 school year. These two are my 🌎 #firstdayofschool #3rdgrade and #1stgrade #happydad #wheredidtimego #dadlife #dadblogger #dadplusthekids
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