It Takes A Village To Raise A Child | Seth Romano on Divorce and Single Fatherhood

Single parenthood is a common phenomenon and it occurs for a number of reasons, the most common of which is divorce. In the United States alone, an estimated 2.4 million divorces take place each year, many of them involving children. Seth Romano, a Los Angeles-based musician and single father of one joins the Modern Dadhood conversation to share his personal story of realization that he wasn't happy as a married person, and how he and his daughter's mother, and their families have worked together to create a positive situation where their seven-year-old can thrive. Also, Adam and Marc own up to another batch of "Confessions!" Episode 31 of Modern Dadhood opens with a story of frustration, confusion, and resolution in the Checket household. Before long, Adam and Marc transition to a conversation about the amount of time parents are able to spend with their children as they grow up. Prior to Covid, many of us found ourselves in a very structured routine which awarded us little time with our kids during the week. The guys discuss feelings of guilt and a fear of missing out on important milestones in the lives of their young children.Adam and Marc welcome Seth Romano into the conversation. Seth is a professional musician and a single father of one seven-year-old daughter. Seth shares his story of moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music, falling in love and getting married, being amazed by the miracle of the birth of his first daughter, and realizing that being in a marriage wasn't right for him. He explains that despite the difficult and hurtful situation they found themselves in, they have landed on their feet in a situation that works. With the support of their families, their daughter Sydney is growing up in loving and nurturing environments with parents who respect and care for each other. Other topics of conversation include:•  The idea that marriage is something you're "supposed to do."•  There is no single definition of "family"•  The experience of seeing your first child being born•  How having a child changes your perspective on life•  Managing your time as a single father[Episode Transcript] Links:Seth Romano Livestream ConcertsThe Trip90s Rock Show"Gonna Save You" on YouTubeSeth Romano on InstagramSeth @ Rockstars of Tomorrow Musicians AcademyRed Vault AudioCaspar BabypantsSpencer Albee #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast