Category Archives: Divorced Dads

Family Plan 2010

You then begin to see how your life is filled with sustaining energy, ongoing achievement, and overall happiness.201002102105.jpg Reviewing 2009 When reviewing last year’s Family Plan, I discovered that I was a lot more productive when my “tasks” correlated with my core happiness. … Well what makes me happy is the following: I am happy when I am with my three children I am happy when I travel I am happy when I am healthy and exercising I am happy when I am active with SingleDad.com With those items in mind, I took out a calendar and structured my activities around my work week and throughout the year. It took a little practice and discipline, but after a few weeks, I got in the habit of planning my day the night before and making sure I was rewarding myself with my core happiness activities. … Tips and Reminders As you begin this year with your Family Plan 2010, be sure to take the time the night before to review your commitments to your core happiness and the schedule you have planned. … I will also post my video about my Family Plan 2010 and will continue to share my progress with all members on SingleDad.com If you are interested in learning more about Single Parent Coaching Sessions or would like to know more information on our “One on One” coaching services, please contact by email: rj@singledad.com Rj Jaramillo, 45, Divorced twice.

It’s Not So Complicated

This anxiety of not having the children around can also fuel the kind of self-reflection that makes him not just want to be a better father, but also want to be a better husband and human being. … Many men in this situation look at their new life and can’t figure out how they are going to move forward with the financial consequences of child support and spousal support. … I think that most of us who jump into the new relationship too soon are still having the same challenges with loneliness and are not addressing the underlying problem which is recognizing the difference between lonely and alone. … So as a result, many newly divorced men try to go back to their former wives and reconcile because they couldn’t handle the loneliness 5.   Life is Too Short You only get one life and life can move very fast especially during a divorce. … Life is too short, and for some men in this situation they need to go back and try to work things out with their ex-spouse before it’s too late.

Being Alone on Valentines Day: How to be single and enjoy yourself

SingleDad.com contributor Sarah Newton explains how dads are the role model for their children. If your teenager sees you happy and loving yourself, then they are more likely to follow suit.

Have You Found the Low Hanging Fruit in Your Financial Plan?

Single Parent Advice:The classic business motto; grab the low hanging fruit. It might be sales leads, past business, or cutting overhead. You can always improve the bottom line.

Men’s 8 Most Irritating Online Behaviors

Every time I post an article about things women do wrong online, I get tons of angry responsive emails from women who feel I neglect to mention either that men do the very same wrong things or that men do other equally bad wrong things online.

How does a family cope with the loss of a family pet?

I had a surreal moment two years ago. I was in my old house, sitting in familiar surroundings. My ex-wife, Susan, was in the kitchen sitting across from me and sharing a cup of coffee. We both had the same look of grief as well as relief. I could feel my eyes welling up as we began to reflect and share all the family memories of Ellie, our Australian Shepherd that was taking her last breaths in front us.

Ten Tips to Soothe a Crying Baby

All single fathers have been thorough this: your beautiful baby has turned into a screaming banshee and you don’t know what to do to stop the crying. Here is some advice for single dads.

Two great Father’s Day gifts for Divorced Dads

We have plenty of other gift ideas for dads in general, but here are two good gifts for divorced dads, probably from friends or family interested in supporting dads’ relationships with kids who may not even be in the same city. … Vidtel, using broadband (cable or DSL) connections, finally makes good on that promise. 200906021145.jpg Because it’s broadband, rather than POTS (plain old telephone service), the picture quality and voice are as good as any online connection using Skype or one of the many online video chat services. … The ease of use of the Vidtel system also makes this a good choice for older grandparents who may not be able to use computer videoconferencing. etendi_TOY_box.png The second is the etendi BRIDGE,, available at etendi.com.