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From Chicago:
"I haven’t many discretionary funds now that my divorce is final. How can I make a comfortable home for my kids even though I only have them every other weekend?"
Michael says:
"Let your kids have a major say in their room. If they want purple walls, let them have purple walls. Let them set it up how they want. As long as they keep it neat and abide by your rules while they are there, this will give them the feeling of home that they might not otherwise have.
From Dayton, Ohio:
"I have my kids half of the time. During the week they’re busy with school and homework, but the weekends drag on forever. How can I entertain them without spending a great deal of money?"
Michael says:
"Find out who their friends are at school and have them over at your house to play. It doesn’t cost a thing and allows you to relax a bit as well. But remember, they also need alone time with you. Whether that is going to park to play, throwing the ball, going on a bike ride, whatever. Kids need time with their parents and the weekend is the only time that they don’t feel rushed getting to school or tired from a day in the classroom. Have a picnic on your front yard. Just don’t use the TV or a Gameboy as a weekend babysitter. If there is some time for TV, sit and watch with them or if they have a game system, play against them. That’s how you connect with your kids, by getting on their level. Once there, they will communicate with you and tell you their problems."
Send your questions to Michael at TheCompleteSingleFather@gmail.com.
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