“All relationships endure ups and downs. This is normal. Remembering that takes off some of the mental pressure and fear.”

Don’t be stingy with how often you tell your son “I love you.”

Here’s what helped me.

Here's how I make the most out of our limited time together.

Our tendency to become childish when annoyed by our family is the result of a deeply-seated defensive mechanism. Here's how to help prevent the behavior.

Recently, I realized the rules I was enforcing on my kids weren't my rules — they were my parents'. And I didn't even agree with them. So, I made my own.

After a custody weekend with my kids, however great, I can't wait to have a moment to myself. Once they're gone, I feel nothing but guilt. Now I know what it means.

Since moving out of my house, I've noticed things about my kids, and myself, that could only be seen from a distance. Here are the most crucial.

They'll shape you as a husband, father, and human being.

Getting separated is hard. It's harder when I'm forced to field these questions.

"The important thing is to give the child something to look forward to that is unfailing."

A few ground rules.

#1: Yes, everybody chooses a side.

How do you reassemble your life after a separation? Piece by piece.