Raising Kids: A Single Dad's Perspective

Send us an email @ [email protected] 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.TakeawaysUnified co-parentingYour child's needs come before your own.Prioritize personal happinessTimestamps00:00 Introduction with Carrie and Jessica02:15 Welcoming Scott, the first dad guest on the show04:30 Scott’s background: transition from a 10-year marriage to single fatherhood09:45 Importance of prioritizing personal happiness in post-divorce life13:20 Co-parenting aims: unified rules and open-door policy18:05 Handling the teenage transition and consistent parental presence22:40 The value of maintaining a supportive co-parenting relationship27:50 Scott talks about sacrifice and focusing on daughter’s happiness31:10 Listeners' questions and Scott’s advice for single dads35:45 Carrie and Jessica’s appreciative closing remarks37:20 Encouragement to email questions and feedback🔗 Connect with Jessica Anger and Carrie Wiesenfeld:Instagram | [email protected] Hawk Life Coaching |  Ocean Waves Parenting