TV and movie fathers may be fictional, but they still teach us about what parenthood means. One of our favorites is Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Cinematic Lessons in Divorce: It’s Complicated
Comedic drama “It’s Complicated” points at a lot of issues people face moving forward after divorce, especially long-married couples later on in life.
Cinematic Lessons in Divorce: Crazy, Stupid, Love
It may be a Hollywood romantic comedy, but Crazy, Stupid, Love has some interesting, insightful things to say about the impact of divorce.
Crazy-But-True Divorce Stories
There are crazy divorce stories that need to be shared for the sole purpose of saying to yourself, “My life may be crazy, but at least it’s not that crazy.”
10 Odd Divorce Laws From Around The World
You may think you know what divorce looks like, at least in the U.S., but depending on where you are in the world, the process can look like something else entirely.
4 Divorce Tips From Grand Theft Auto
UPDATED: This one might admittedly be a bit dated. There hasn’t been a new Grand Theft Auto game since GTA 5 in 2013–there are rumors GTA 6 is in the works, but it will likely be years before it materializes. Still, there’s no time like the present to revisit the …
10 Horror Movies To Watch With The Kids This Halloween
It’s the spookiest time of the year. The leaves have changed, the nights grow longer, and Halloween lurks right around the corner. There’s always been something about this season that leads people to marathon horror movies. Maybe it’s the general darkness, that the weather’s bad so staying inside makes more …
5 Things Kids Can Learn From Fantasy Football
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, we don’t mean Christmas, Thanksgiving, or St. Patrick’s Day. No, we’re talking about football. The NFL season is right around the corner, and with it comes fantasy football. We’re all neck deep in statistics and metrics, reading articles, and keeping up …
10 Awesome Father’s Day Baseball Movies
Father’s Day is almost here. We’re also right in the thick of baseball season. We may not have an MLB team in Portland yet, but that doesn’t mean we’re not fans. One of our other favorite Father’s Day traditions is watching movies with the old man. Following that line of …
Health Issues Men Face In Divorce
UPDATED: Divorce represents a titanic life change. In short order, almost every aspect of your life undergoes a radical overhaul. The process comes with all manner of issues to deal with, from the nitty-gritty nuts and bolts of dissolving your marriage to financial worries and emotional distress. Something men often …
Cinematic Lessons In Fatherhood: Finding Nemo
The Father Even facing off against stiff competition, Pixar’s Finding Dory ruled the box office when it was released in 2016, winning plenty of critical acclaim in the process. As much love as the film received, it’s easy to forget the fact that it’s a long-gestating spin-off of 2003’s Finding …
Cinematic Lessons in Fatherhood: Commando
John Matrix frequently packs a rocket launcher, a tactical vest covered with grenades, and enough firepower to invade the small, fictional nation. He’s not necessarily the guy who first springs to mind when you think father-of-the-year. But this is precisely what we get.
4 Valentine’s Day Ideas For Divorced Dads
It’s the middle of February and you’ve probably noticed store displays full of various sized hearts, pink everything, and chocolate as far as the eye can see. That’s right, Valentine’s Day is almost here again. A romantic holiday can be lonely for the newly divorced, but there are still ways …
5 Family Summer Activities In Portland
It’s probably best not to think about how August is already coming to a close, that the kids are getting ready to head back to school (or may already be there), and wonder where the summer went. That’s not good for anyone’s state of mind. But don’t worry. Just because …
5 Ways to Move on After Divorce
People move on after divorce in all kinds of ways. Ending a marriage is a big deal and a major milestone. It’s a time to examine what you have and where you are. Perhaps even more important, it’s a time to look at what you want and where you want …
6 Portland Family Holiday Events
It’s already December somehow. Though there’s no telling yet if we’re going to have a white Christmas, holiday cheer has already invaded Portland big time. Lights and decorations shine brightly at night, we’re thinking about working on our shopping lists, and the tree is already up at Pioneer Courthouse Square. …
Surviving Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us. Though it’s traditionally full of family, friends, and other loved ones, this time of year is often tough for newly divorced dads. You may feel alone, especially if you don’t have your kids for the holiday. But there are ways to cope and survive what can …
7 Back To School Tips For Divorced Dads
It’s hard to believe it’s almost time for the kids to go back to school. Depending on where you live, it may have already happened. It’s always tough for the kids to give up the freedom of summer break and return to the classroom. But it’s often equally difficult for …
5 Family Adventures
It’s somehow already almost the end of summer. August crept up on us, stores are advertising back-to-school sales, and the kids are already dreading the return to the classroom. You may wonder where the summer went—it happens to all of us. But don’t worry, there’s still time to squeeze in …
For Father’s Day: 10 Great Movie Dads
Father’s Day is upon us once again, the holiday where we celebrate dads and everything they do for us. There are countless ways to mark the occasion. It’s almost officially summer, the weather’s getting better day-to-day, and barbecues and baseball games are classic ways to spend a sunny afternoon. But …
Dana Carvey On Divorce After 50 [Divorce Meme]
We’ve all heard, “It’s funny because it’s true,” or some variation of the saying. And that certainly goes for what comedian, actor, Saturday Night Live veteran, and overall comic treasure Dana Carvey has to say about the rise of gray divorce. It’s hilarious for sure, but also insightful and all …
7 Uniquely Portland Ways To Celebrate The Holidays
Portland already had its first snowfall of the year, but only time will tell if there’s a white Christmas in store. But even if that doesn’t happen, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate holiday cheer around town. If you’re like us, you probably have a ton going on …
10 Great Thanksgiving Movies To Watch After Dinner
So you, your family, and friends just polished off a 17-pound turkey, the last bit of cranberry sauce in town, and all the potatoes Idaho produced last year. Football’s done for the day. People are cleaning up after the parades. What do you do now? As the tryptophan courses through …
10 Great Movies To Watch With Dad On Father’s Day
A holiday designed to celebrate dads and everything they do for us, Father’s Day is almost here. It’s an opportunity to remind our dads how grateful we are for everything they do, to commemorate parental bonds, and applaud their influence on our lives. You can celebrate fathers and fatherhood in …
How to Talk to People After Divorce
How to start a conversation. If you are recently divorced or just starting the divorce process, making small talk with extended family members, acquaintances, and strangers can be difficult —it’s common for men to wonder how to talk to people. We recently came across an article on one of our …