Raising Kids: A Single Dad's Perspective

Parent Coaches Unleashed

The most important job to Scott Schwartzberg is being a father. In listening to other men, he's heard so many give up time with their kids in order to put themselves first. Scott is a firm believer that a parent's first responsibility is to their children. It is his belief that men, more than women, put themselves first, and you can't do that with the expectation that your kids will want to continue to spend time with their fathers. Scott has been divorced for 13 years and lives by the philosophy that his daughter will always be his number one priority.

Scott opens up about the challenges and rewarding experiences of navigating single fatherhood after going through a difficult divorce. He emphasizes the importance of personal happiness and co-parenting with respect to create a positive environment for his 15-year-old daughter, Addie. Tune in for practical advice, sincere conversations, and a father’s perspective on raising a teenage daughter amidst life’s many hurdles.

Takeaways

1. Unified co-parenting
2. Your child's needs come before your own.
3. Prioritize personal happiness

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction with Carrie and Jessica
02:15 Welcoming Scott, the first dad guest on the show
04:30 Scott’s background: transition from a 10-year marriage to single fatherhood
09:45 Importance of prioritizing personal happiness in post-divorce life
13:20 Co-parenting aims: unified rules and open-door policy
18:05 Handling the teenage transition and consistent parental presence
22:40 The value of maintaining a supportive co-parenting relationship
27:50 Scott talks about sacrifice and focusing on daughter’s happiness
31:10 Listeners' questions and Scott’s advice for single dads
35:45 Carrie and Jessica’s appreciative closing remarks
37:20 Encouragement to email questions and feedback

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