Parenting as a Christian Single Dad

One of the biggest challenges for single fathers these days (parents in general) is communicating effectively with their child. We all strive for open and honest communication but become frustrated when it appears their attention is somewhere else and they aren’t listening. Yet we seem to find it perfectly acceptable to discuss things with them while we are reading the paper, doing the laundry, picking up the house, working on the computer, watching TV and then wonder where the line of communication broke. Read the Full Article: Successful Father Child Communication

My last post talked much about the power struggle between Madalyn and I and I have felt that I am lost and alone in the whole situation. Really not knowing what to do.. One comment from a visitor told me to talk to Madalyn on her level. As I contemplated what Madalyn's level is I realized that I am not seeing her for the smart, understanding child she is. In my mind I am still talking to her in "goo goo" and "ga ga". Sure I see her growing up before my eyes but for some reason, mentally I still see her as a baby and "how could a baby understand that I am simply setting rules?" One night I was doing some laundry and Madalyn was laying in bed reading her book, pretending to read it(still cute as heck), and I was just talking to her. She answered my questions beautifully and was talking back to me. I was having a converstation with my child which I thought impossible. I almost started crying my eyes out for not seeing this before. Why does it seem...