Being a single father can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be incredibly challenging. Single fathers often face a unique set of issues that can cause a great deal of frustration and stress. Here are some of the biggest frustrations that single fathers experience these days, along with some solutions.

Our list of co-parenting boundaries provides you with a 7-point list of boundaries to help you create a civil, stable, and even cooperative co-parenting relationship. This is really important for all involved – you, your kids, and your co-parent – because it provides structure and a stable framework upon which everybody can rely and know what to expect. Below are the final points, points 5, 6, and 7.

Our list of co-parenting boundaries provides you with a 7-point list to help draw clear boundaries, defining and refining your co-parenting relationship such that both co-parents can have clear expectations. While co-parenting can be and often is challenging, it gets smoother and easier when you and your ex have a set of clear guidelines to follow. Here are points 3 and 4 of our 7-point list of co-parenting boundaries to set in place in order to co-parent effectively and to ensure healthy, happy children, and stress-free (or at least stress-light) co-parenting.

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion that is all about love and affection, but many single dads are unable to celebrate the day with their kids in person. However, just because you can’t be together in person doesn’t mean you can’t still make the day special for your kids. Here are some ideas for how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids remotely.

Most men dream of raising their children inside a happy, supportive family, and they pour their hearts out to their children as they grow.
But sometimes divorce shatters the dream of a happy family under one roof. When this happens, kids are often the biggest victims. Co-parenting goes a long way towards reducing the impact of divorce on kids. It is true that co-parenting comes with its fair share of challenges. But beyond all the misunderstandings and frustrations, choosing co-parenting is one of the greatest decisions you could ever make post-divorce.

We are often asked how to divorce or break up without hurting your child. In this series we share seven steps to help ensure that your children stay well adjusted after your divorce or break up, and are shielded from the fallout of your splitting up with their other parent.

Some men firmly believe in sending flowers to their exes on Valentine’s Day. Unless you’ve been told to avoid your ex, there are many ways to reach out.

We believe that peaceful dispute resolution is always the best way, if at all possible. But what about those situations where it has already escalated and your child has no other option but to defend themselves? Here’s what not to do: Don’t tell your child to kick the other child in their nether regions!

In the face of the tireless fight to see fathers as a vital presence in their childrens’ lives, it’s important to not let subtle shifts, as they’re often signs that the movement is finally picking up pace, and making room for change. This year, many in the UK noticed, for the first time ever, something new on the shelves in time for Mothering Sunday; cards for dads.

A common concern amongst single dads is finding ways to be a part of their children’s lives in a meaningful way during non-parenting time. This is especially challenging for military dads, who find themselves deployed overseas for long periods of time; it can be distressing for them to feel like they’re not as active in the lives of their children as they’d like. A study about regular storytime may hold part of the answer, and inspire some creative ways to allay this concern.