What Are The Best Divorced Dad Parenting Tips?

I've had some requests for a tip video on my best parenting tips for divorced fathers, or for men separated going through a divorce.

So if you are a father or even mother, there is something in this video for you.

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[murraymarshawn]

Once divorced, the rule is simple: moving forward, you exchange information and never ideas.

[bencheadles]

My advice:

1. Don't ever badmouth the other parent
2. Make your home a fun home that your kid(s) love going to
3. As was said in the video "don't be their friend, be there parent

[andrewfernandez]

Who ever knew we would end up here some day

[cowabungablackwater]

I’m having the hardest time moving on and not being jealous. I was with my wife from the age of 19 until 32. We have a daughter and I can’t stand the thought of another man being in either of their lives.

[jmo]

A good lawyer is a lot cheaper than a bad divorce

[skdhaliwal]

I recently became a patreon because your content has really helped, all the best in the future Papa Richard

[Jack]

Richard. I just want to say thanks, man. You and your book recs have gotten me through some dark times. I am 30 and recently divorced. No kids or legal shit thanks god. I just want to say - watch "AMERICAN BEAUTY" again, After getting red pilled this movie is amazing. So much sense! Greetings from Russia.

[Lionman]

The problem in many cases is that if children live with your ex-wife, they soon become ex-children, because they see you, let's say, on Sundays, and your ex is with them all the time and teaching kids to the idea that father is an asshole and just a source of finances.

[BlueLabelDrinker]

Outstanding advice, particularly on the "allowance" issue. Planning on giving this one a try soon!

[rickymyers]

damn I wish I had someone like you in my younger years, it's good to hear, its reafferming and I glean something from every video, 100% right my brother

[demontwashington]

Richard, I love your ideas about encouraging kids to be creative problem solvers and negotiating the value of the solution.

My parents did something similar and I learned that if you want to get paid, you have to deliver value and results. We flipped houses when I was a kid (long before the term "flipping" was a thing). They made me what amounted to a sub-contractor; I'd get one or more pieces of the job to figure out and execute. As an example, I tore off and re-roofed a two-story house when I was 13. Hired a couple friends to help me out, and paid them out of the "fee" that my parents paid me. Hauled the trash to the landfill in an old Ford pickup, even though I didn't even have a permit let alone a license (this was the late 1970's, so that sort of thing was easier to pull off than it is now).

It taught me to a.) figure out a way to get something done, b.) manage the job and the people and process, c.) take risks (within reason), and d.) accomplishing a, b&c is a massive rush that will propel you through your next success.

Been doing it ever since. I'm thankful for such a rare and valuable experience.

[Ciopy]

What do you do if you miss your kids so much but not theyr mother, if you are at the point of wanting to get back together because you believe that the second time can work, kids really missing you and clearly needing you . I’m speaking for myself, having two kids that I see 2 3 times a week, but living very far away for the rest of the week, been like this for 4 years now, had a relationship and ended because of my love for the kids and wanting to be back in the family unit .

[ocvegasproperty]

Being divorced from my wife was more difficult than being married to her because we had kids so was easier to get back together.

[supernova]

very good advice, few months ago I had to give some couching to a guy who was going through divorce and I gave him similar advice, strange thing is he never thought about any of this advice I gave him, I guess when you are in the middle of the problem you don't see through the dust .

[AndeAndrea]

I only think having your ex-spouses dating life as "none of your business" applies so long as its not infront of or impacting your childs life. Soo many divorced parents fill a need to date rampantly and having the revolving door of men and women in and out of your childs life is not healthy for them in anyway, so their needs to be extreme caution and mindfulness when it comes to the dating life of either parent.

Also, good video and your daughter is gonna kick some major ass at life!! Seriously. She's gonna be a bomb ass woman. \m/

[tomlindsay]

I’m 19 but appreciate the advice on raising kids around the “ solving problems and negotiating” best advice ever

[balootube]

I got a tip for those who entering a relationship or getting married. Do not have a joint bank account ! If one or the another does something out of the ordinary, it will drain the funds and have no way to pay the expenses. I was married for 11 years. After my ex was fired from her job along with emotional issues, she became an alcoholic . Draining the account to get alcohol . I had to pay the neg balance to close the joint account .

[vt]

My pop's from another block. Great topic.

[neilthackeray]

Keeping things simple with the ex only works if your ex is reasonable. We have it in our agreement to review custody every year, but my ex has made it clear that I will have to take her to court to get any change. That's not what the spirit of the agreement was, but she's made it clear she doesn't want me to get more time regardless of what the children want.