First off, Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting. How are they different? Co-parenting is a process where both parents share the same values, principles, and ideas about what’s best for their children. Even though they may have two homes, they can mimic each other when co-parenting. They…
As we all know, sleep is vital for all our normal functions, in both mind and body. However, so many of us today don’t get anywhere near the amount we should. The NIH (National Institute of Health) states that adults should get between 7 and…
Self-care has been a long practice associated with well-being and holistic health which has become increasingly essential in the lives of men. The demands of work, family, and shared expectations can be overwhelming, but prioritizing one’s self-care is not a sign of weakness, but a…
If you haven’t already heard of a “Yes Day” then you will surely know what it is by the end of this post and that you should totally have one. In 2001, Netflix made a movie based on the book with the same name that…
Coparenting is nothing new. It is different for everyone, and everyone has their own way of managing it with their ex. Healthy co-parenting is the method of parenting together in a way that prioritizes the child and their needs. I have read many articles and…
As we all know, for most, the morning can be something of a hurricane of chaos if not done properly. If you have school aged kids, they thrive on the structure given in school, so why not implement some of that structure at home as…
If you are a single dad who is looking to get back into the dating game and maybe find that special someone, you might well be feeling daunted about the whole thing, especially in today’s digital world. Dating is never easy being single but add…
Summer is here. Kids are in camp. For those weeks they aren’t, what do you do? Every year I try and plan ahead some fun things or places to do and visit with the kids. Camp keeps them engaged and social, but I also like…
1. You’re more valuable than ever. It’s so easy to fall into the “poor me, I’m just a single dad” attitude. Everything around us promotes the stereotype. What words and phrases come to people’s minds when they think of single dads? “Mr. Mom”, “Absentee father,”…
The truth: men’s mental health statistics According to the NIMH (National Institue of Mental Health), 1 in 5 US adults live with a mental illness of some sort (57.8 million as of 2001) to be exact. Around 37% of that number consists of men over…