In Defense of Dads who Leave
November 16, 2009 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under Deciding to leave, Family, Single Dads
Submitted by: Maya As a child of divorce I suddenly have an urge to talk about something that lies very deep within yet can be scratched so easily… I hated it when my kids would ‘have’ to go to their dad’s house. They’d pack, half reluctantly, half excitedly ~ and I think they’d pick up [...]
Is it Wrong to Slam Deadbeat Dads on TV?
July 2, 2009 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under Family, NoMore, Parenting, Single Dads, Society & The Divorcee
Submitted by Delaine Moore What do you think of the idea of a reality show that exposes fathers who refuse to pay child support? This is what divorced dad and author Joel Schwartzberg recently opined on in his article, “Is it Wrong to Slam Deadbeat Dads on TV?” Cause apparently Lifetime TV has announced their intention to [...]
Fathering, It’s About Love, Not Courage
June 21, 2009 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under cathymeyer, Parenting, Single Dads
I feel ill equipped to write about Fathers and Father’s Day. My father was an adequate father. I knew I was loved but I also knew that his children’s needs were not his main priority. My children’s father went six Father’s Days with no contact with his children. They sent him a gift and called [...]
The Fake Smiles We Give Our Kids – Are We Fooling Them?
June 2, 2009 by Cathy Meyer
Filed under Children & Divorce, Family, NoMore, Parenting, Single Dads, Single Moms
Submitted by Delaine Moore I love my kids more than life itself. And since getting divorced, I’ve worked hard to ensure they not only adjusted, but thrived. But sometimes life circumstances have beaten me down. And my kids have seen me cry. They’ve seen me stare out the window. They’ve seen the shell [...]
