There is a particularly insidious belief that fathers somehow play a less critical role in the development and mental health of children than mothers do. There is often a cultural bias that expects parenting work from mothers but not fathers. For some time, that may...
Raising your child separately from their other parent can cause a great deal of interpersonal friction within your family. This sometimes leads to unacceptable behavior that neither parent should tolerate.The strain of coparenting has a tendency to bring out parents'...
Going through a divorce or separation can be emotionally demanding for a child. No matter their age, they may feel torn between their parents and made to feel that they have to choose between the two. Additionally, the information they hear from one parent may...
If you are a single father, you will know that the feeling of love you have for your child is more important than anything else. While you may not be on your child's birth certificate or otherwise formally recognized as the child's father, you may feel that this is an...
Married couples in Nebraska considering divorce often have one issue that worries them more than anything else. The custody of minor children can be a contentious matter. It is not uncommon for couples to use custody as a way to punish one another.Both spouses may be...
Going on vacation with your children is a fun experience, but it will take special considerations if you and their mom aren't in a relationship any longer. Even if you have the travel plans made, there is another facet of the vacation that you have to think about...
As a father who is going through a divorce, your biggest concern is being able to maintain a positive relationship with your child. You've been encouraged to maintain involvement in your child's life as much as possible. You know you're always there for them, but how...
The transition that happens when you go from a two-parent home to a single parent home is going to be difficult. You and your co-parent can make this as easy as possible on your children if you work as a team to create a stable and nurturing environment. Success...
Being a divorced father is difficult. The chances are good that you don't get to see your children as often as you might like. You may not feel like you play a significant role in their lives, and your ex may not allow you to participate in important decision-making...
The stereotype about raising a family used to be simple: Mothers raised the kids and fathers worked to make it financially possible. Men often did not care for the children and did not seem all that invested in them.That's all ancient news. Things are changing -- and...