5 Things to Say When Your Child Would Rather Be With Mom
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by All Pro Dad
2y ago
Over the summer, we took our first road trip. We packed up my Ford Edge and drove from central Florida to north Georgia to stay in the mountains for a week. I was looking forward to doing a classic family vacation. After nine hours and what felt like 17 bathroom breaks, we arrived at our cabin. My son’s first words were “I miss Mommy”—and my heart sank. I know my sons love me, but I’m preparing myself for the day they say they’d rather live with their mom because her house is more fun. When your child wants to live with the other parent, the way you react has the potential to harm or help. So ..read more
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7 Ways to Raise Incredible Kids on Your Own
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by All Pro Dad
2y ago
Raising a child as a single father can feel intimidating. It seems like everywhere you look, there are messages saying how influential a mom is on her kids. It can leave you feeling like you’re not enough on your own. But I’d argue that not only are you able to raise incredible kids as a single dad, you’re also uniquely positioned to do it. You have opportunities that two-parent families don’t. If you parent with purpose, doing these 7 things, your kids will notice, model your behavior, and grow in incredibleness. 1. Watch your words. As a single dad, your kids are listening to your voice more ..read more
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3 Reasons Why Fatherhood Is So Dang Hard
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by Matt Haviland
3y ago
Single dads often carry tremendous weight. Some of the toughest times in my entire parenting journey happened when I was a single father. But I have also experienced joy in my life that apart from being a parent, I never would have known exists. Fatherhood is hard. It can be overwhelming. But there is also something deep inside us that drives us to excel at it. There may be moments you feel like caving in. I challenge you to look for blessings in disguise. Here are 3 reasons why being a single dad is so dang hard—but also the best job you may ever have. 1. You’re carrying extra weight on your ..read more
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Why You Should Join a Single Father Support Group
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by Matt Haviland
3y ago
If a single dad I know named Jon didn’t have a single father support group, “I wouldn’t have a place to go,” he said. In 1960, approximately 300,000 single fathers lived in the United States. Today, there are more than 2.6 million. Personally, I consider a single father to be any man who has full or primary custody of his children, is a non-custodial parent, or has children but is currently unable to see them. With this many families in need of community, it is vital to keep establishing single father support groups across the nation. I became a single dad in 2006 and quickly realized just how ..read more
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5 Ways to Overcome Common Single Parent Problems
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by All Pro Dad
3y ago
As a single dad, it’s all too easy for me to see my parenting weaknesses. I’d already launched my oldest from home and into his first year of college when I became a single parent. Just when I should have been feeling at the top of my game, I was immersed in single-parent problems. I felt like a student all over again as I learned how to parent alone. I’ve been schooled for sure. I understand the weariness of always being on the clock and always having to be the bad guy. I understand the weight of making every decision and the exhaustion from juggling house, kids, and finances. These years hav ..read more
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4 Lies to Reject About Being Single
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by All Pro Dad
3y ago
I sat at the foot of the bed with crossed arms and my mind made up: “I will never meet another woman who wants me.” I was single again, unexpectedly. The path I had been on had been pulled out from under me. By text message. On New Year’s Day. I was single again and didn’t want to be. I grieved, which is natural and good. I also threw a pity party rooted in what I once believed about being single. But back then, the beliefs I had about being single weren’t true. Are yours? Here are 4 lies to reject about being single. 1. “Nobody wants to be with someone like me.” If you have met all the people ..read more
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Help! My Child Is Being Spoiled in the Other Home
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by Matt Haviland
3y ago
How is a single dad to manage when his child is being spoiled in the other home? And how can he learn how to deal with spoiled kids and put them back onto the right path? Any time there are different parenting styles in separate homes, there is bound to be conflict. Do you think your son or daughter is being spoiled or is learning not to appreciate what we are given? A child does not learn to be spoiled overnight, so it will be a process to turn your child back. When I ran a small group for single fathers, I would remind the guys of the importance of consistency and stability in their own hous ..read more
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How Noncustodial Fathers Can Get Involved in Their Children’s School
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by Matt Haviland
3y ago
Speaking from experience as a noncustodial father, I know the importance of our involvement in our children’s education, as well as the challenges that may ensue. From one dad to another, this is my advice for noncustodial fathers for staying involved in our children’s schooling. Decades’ worth of research has proven that when fathers are involved in their children’s education, the children perform better overall in multiple areas of development. This even applies when a father does not live in the same home as his children. Here’s how to accomplish that for your family. Have the right paperwo ..read more
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The Love/Hate List of a Single Dad
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by Matt Haviland
3y ago
I know many of the joys and hurts of being a single dad. I was one for nine years. It’s never easy, but our love for and dedication to our children make it worth the effort. I once read a blog post that featured the “love/hate list” of a single mom. That inspired me to reach out to some single fathers I know to ask what they love and hate about their role. Here are real answers from single dads about what they love and hate (or really dislike) about being a single parent. Hate (or really dislike) I hated never having anyone I could relate to. All my friends were married or in serious relations ..read more
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3 Ways to Win As a Single Dad
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by Matt Haviland
3y ago
Single fathers are one of the fastest-growing family demographics in our nation today. Being a single dad has challenges that are unique, but whether they have full or minimal custody of their children, there is one thing all fathers share in common. We desire the best for the overall well-being of our children. I think there are a few areas single dads can focus on to achieve this. Here are 3 ways you can win as a single dad. Be involved. We all struggle to find consistent, quality time with our children. We must be intentional. I was a single dad for nine years and looking back, I used ..read more
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