• Get the most comfortable housing you can afford

  • Give the kids a dresser, crate, or shelf where they can unpack when they’re with you so it feels like home

  • When you’re with your kids, focus on them

  • Never criticize their mom. Remember they are 50% made up of her.

  • "Entertainment" doesn’t have to cost money; what you need to spend is time with your kids.

  • Eat the majority of your meals at the table; that’s what families do. Let the kids help you cook.

  • When you’re not with your kids, call them, write or e-mail so that they know you’re thinking of them