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Dr. Romance: Tips for Divorced Dads

Parenting: Tips to Help Divorced Dads Stay Connected to their Sons

By TINA TESSINA

What can divorced dads do to help raise healthy, successful boys when they don't see their sons as often as they want? Here are some tips for non-custodial fathers who want to make certain they raise successful men.

1. Stay connected with your boy.
Find a way to get over the differences with your ex, and make time with your son a priority.

2. Don't just be a good-time dad.
Help with homework, spend time just hanging out so you can listen to him.

3. Show him what responsibility means.
Take him to your work with you and get him to help you with projects.

Tina Tessina, Ph.D., has been a licensed California psychotherapist for more than 30 years. She's authored more than 11 books, including "Money, Sex and Kids." She can be reached at tina@tinatessina.com.

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