Just another day at the office
"She's just 4 years old. Â Don't take it personally." This is what I'm often reminded, by my girlfriend, my mom and even myself, at least a few times per week.…
Finding and establishing a support network is paramount to a long distance parent. Part of finding support is knowing that you are not alone. These posts are the personal experiences of other long distance parents.
There are many, long distance parents going through some of the same things you and your kids are experiencing. Reading about the personal experience of other long distance parents can provide an immediate sense of support. You are not alone! That single realization was maybe the most important realization for myself, and for many other long distance parents.
These posts all describe the experiences of long distance parents. There are international long distance parents, long distance parents who are surprise parents, moms, dads, and long distance parents who share their emotional journey. Aside from the posts themselves, the comment threads are also often active with other long distance parents sharing their own experiences.
Carrie, as a baby with dad
My Story of Parental Kidnapping and Parental Alienation
Parental Kidnapping and alienation are, unfortunately, part of many long distance parenting stories. When one parent removes a child from the custody of another parent without permission, that's Parental kidnapping…
Custodial Parents : Support The Long Distance Parent For the Good of The Kids
As the custodial parent, sometimes it's tempting to feel like punitive consequences should be delivered to the long distance parent for a thing they did or didn't do. Â However,…
Holiday Tips for Long Distance Parents
As I was searching for creative ways to celebrate the holidays, I came across this practical list by a family law attorney, Sharyn T. Sooho on www.divorcenet.com and felt like it was worthy of passing on
Get the Support You Need
Being away from a child is hard! Having a support system helps and this site is a great place to start.Â
A New Tradition
 I wanted to do something extra special for her on that day. I arranged to have balloons delivered to her school. I did not tell her in advance about the surprise. This was such a big hit with her that I’ve already decided to make it a birthday tradition