November 2009
3 posts
Selling Ourselves Short →
By: Ben Murphy
There’s an old adage that “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” The problem with most of us is that we make great plans, we just have trouble…
Is Someday Going To Be Your Best Day →
Is someday going to be your best day? I came across those words while reading a book by John Maxwell “Put Your Dream to the Test“
The book was actually given to me as a gift by my…
My Son Has the Swine Flu - A Daily Journal →
A Dad’s Point Of View
By Bruce Sallan
We just went through the swine flu with our older son, Will. We didn’t panic or allow the hysteria of the msm (mainstream media) to scare us. His…
September 2009
19 posts
Can I Use Erratic Behavior Of Ex To Obtain More... →
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Question submitted:
My ex and I have a four year old daughter, and my ex has now been evicted from two apartments with in 3 months. Now she is planning on moving in with the next…
How Do I Fight My Ex Wife’s Use Of Parental... →
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Question submitted:
My ex is using a form of parental alienation on our daughter. My daughter and mom refuse to pick up their phones to communicate with me. I text, email, and call…
It’s a Tech World, After All →
A Dad’s Point-of-View
By Bruce Sallan
I love technology. I hate technology. I get so frustrated with technology. All of the above. That’s my generation and definitely me. My friend Marty…
Divorce Advice for Men - 11 Things to Do Now →
By James J. Gross
There are a lot of important actions that men can take to protect themselves in a divorce. Some things for you to consider regarding specific financial matters…
Pep Talk Videos by The Comeback Coach →
Single Dad Life is proud to have Mark McIntosh as a contributor to the website. His Pep Talks are a great resource for single dads.
Take a few minutes and let The Comeback Coach motivate you to…
Is This Any Way to “Treat” Children? →
By Pam Leo
“How come the Easter Bunny didn’t bring
us good things like broccoli and carrots?”
- Jared LeDuc (age 5)
It seems no coincidence that children are sick more often November…
Health Risks for Children →
By Christine Wood, M.D.
www.kidseatgreat.com
What parent wouldn’t want to give the gift of good health and a lifetime of good eating habits to his or her children? As a parent and…
Male and Female Roles in Our Politically Correct... →
A Dad’s Point-of-View
By Bruce Sallan
I am more and more troubled by how male and female roles in our society have evolved. Clearly, I may just not fully understand and accept these…
Home Alone For The Holidays? →
By Deborah Moskovitch
The Jewish High Holidays are just days away, Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I’m sure many are counting down the shopping days until Christmas….
Time For John Edwards To Be Single Dad →
By Peter Ehrlich
Special to Single Dad Life
There is a way back for John Edwards but it’s going to take courage and commitment.
Mr. Edwards needs to step up to a microphone and…
Good Men Step In To Become Dads →
By Peter Ehrlich
Special to Single Dad Life
My single mother collected bottles on Miami Beach for money. I know because she told me.
I was on Google Earth recently to learn more about…
Putting Your Children’s Best Interests First →
The Best Interests of Your Children
By Deborah Moskovitch
While conducting some research for an upcoming book within The Smart Divorce® series I had an interesting conversation with a…
Not Too Old for Rock and Roll →
A Dad’s Point-of-View
by Bruce Sallan
I just returned from one of the best three-day trip of my parenting life. My son, Will, not yet 16, and two of his female friends and I drove to San…
It’s Back To School: Developing Routine And... →
By Deborah Moskovitch
As I prepare my children to transition from the spontaneity of life in the summer to the structure of school it occurred to me how they need to get back into routine. Not…
25 Life Lessons For My Daughter →
Courtesy of Pierre at MetroDad.com
I came across this article and enjoyed it so much I asked Pierre to share it with SDL. Thankfully, he agreed. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Pep Talk Videos by The Comeback Coach →
Single Dad Life is proud to have Mark McIntosh as a contributor to the website. His Pep Talks are a great resource for single dads.
Take a few minutes and let The Comeback Coach motivate you to…
Obesity Trends In Children - Who Is To Blame? →
By Christine Wood, M.D.
www.kidseatgreat.com
The public health alarm has sounded and most people are well aware of the increase in overweight children in the U.S. The questions we are…
In-Laws, Second Marriages, and Baggage →
A Dad’s Point-of-View
by Bruce Sallan
I believe all clichés are generally true. How else could something become a cliché in the first place? Not surprisingly, then, all the clichés about…
An Outsider’s Perspective →
By: Ben Murphy, TheFatherLife.com
I don’t have a child with special needs, but I’m in awe of those who do. Not because parents of special
needs children are perfect or…
August 2009
11 posts
How Do You Handle Visitation With An Interfering... →
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Question Submitted:
When does it end? Court order by Cambridge court that a father gets visitation for the week of Christmas - a week in March and the month of July. The month of…
Childhood is Now →
by Pam Leo
“Let us put our minds together and see what
kind of life we can make for our children.”
- Chief Sitting Bull
I often hear people say, “Kids today are different, I would…
It’s Too Easy To Wallow In Loneliness →
By Peter Ehrlich
Special to Single Dad Life
How many times have we spent 45 minutes in a video store, only to walk out with nothing but a cloud over our head darker than the one we…
A Conversation with the Founder & Editor →
Yesterday, I was interviewed by Joanie Winberg, on Blogtalkradio.com/Single Again. She is also the of Founder of The National Association of Divorce for Women and Children- …
Best Friend or Best Parent? →
A Dad’s Point-of-View
by Bruce Sallan
We just returned from a boys trip to Vegas. By “boys,” I mean my two boys, who are almost 16 and 13 and me, the oldest of the “boys” (according to…
Being The Best You Can Be →
By Richard B. Brooke
Imagine for a moment, where our society would be if we (people and businesses) allowed ourselves to believe we have no need for improvement. If we settled for…
Are You a “Positive” Coach? →
By Kathy Toon
Being involved with youth sports, I enjoy reading articles and insights from coaches and trainers. One of my favorites is Coach Kathy Toon. I strongly recommend you…
Has Justice Been Served With Plaxico Burress? →
Plaxico Burress, the former N.Y. Giants wide receiver, accepted a plea bargain for a 2 year sentence in prison.
It is hard not to compare his case to two other recent high profile…
Back to School →
A Dad’s Point-of-View
by Bruce Sallan
Recently, I saw a really funny commercial showing a man leaping with joy as he pulled something down an aisle. It was revealed to be a couch, with…
How Can I Stop Ex-Wife from Filing For More Child... →
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Question Submitted:
My fiance has a previous court order and when his ex feels like she needs more money, she petitions the courts.
Here is the situtation: my fiance and I have a…
What No Single Dad Should Be Without →
How many times does your busy schedule include your dinner recipe of …I’ll take a #1 with a Coke, #3 with BBQ sauce and #2 no tomato?
July 2009
5 posts
Pep Talk Video by The Comeback Coach Inspired by... →
“Hang On”
In this week’s Pep Talk video, the Comeback Coach, inspired by single women passionately performing double duty, encourages others to “hang on” during challenging times.
Best Breakfasts for Brighter, Brainier Kids →
Do you ever skip breakfast because you are in a hurry or just not hungry? While 99 percent of 3rd graders say they eat breakfast, the number drops to 85% when these students reach the 8th grade. Breakfast feeds the brain and has been proven to enhance school performance.
Parents - Grab A Whistle and Give it a Try →
Parents in youth sports need to honor the game,officials, coaches, and the players. Single parents included need to let their kids shine and stop living though their accomplishments.
The Joy of Single Parent Sex - Really →
Top 10 Internet Dating Tips 101 and How I Met My... →
Author shares the 10 best tips to succeed at internet dating and how he met his wife online.
May 2009
2 posts
http://www.singledadlife.com →
“Life is measured not by what you do, but what you do for others.”