Divorce is difficult enough, but it’s particularly tough when you feel like you’re losing your kids. How can you maintain the connection with your children when your time with them is limited? How do you make memories whether or not you live in the same household? Tommy Maloney is the cofounder of Blending the Family, a platform dedicated to helping divorced parents navigate dating and remarriage. He is also the author of 25 Tips for Divorced Dads and the host of the Blending the Family Podcast. A well-known speaker and parenting coach, Tommy is on a mission to provide resources for divorced dads and help them realize it’s okay to ask for help.On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Tommy joins Katherine to share the experience of his own divorce and offer advice around cherishing the time you have with your kids. He explains why men have a difficult time asking for help and why it’s crucial to review your parenting agreement with a professional before you sign. Listen in to understand Danny’s mission around showcasing positive examples of fatherhood and learn how to stay connected with your kids, even if you don’t live with them anymore.Topics CoveredTommy’s take on the lack of resources for divorced dadsHow Tommy’s divorce informs his current coaching workWhy asking for help is a sign of strength, not weaknessWhy men have a hard time admitting they’re strugglingReviewing your parenting agreement with a professionalTommy’s regrets re: taking time with his son for grantedStaying connected with your kids after you move outThe themes of Tommy’s book My Dad’s Advice at The value in showcasing positive examples of fatherhoodHow to respond if your ex-spouse criticizes your parentingConnect with Tommy MaloneyBlending the Family: http://blendingthefamily.com/Blending the Family Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/Connect with Katherine MillerThe Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246Email: [email protected]Call (914) 738-7765Resources25 Tips for Divorced Dads: How to Create Special Memories and Grow Your Bonds with Your Children by Tommy Maloney: https://www.amazon.com/Tips-Divorced-Dads-Tommy-Maloney/dp/0983238103Why Not You, Why Not Me? by Tommy Maloney: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Not-You-Me-writtings-ebook/dp/B01JMVGNIK/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1563565712Tommy’s TEDx Talk: My Dad’s Advice at Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/