The Next Chapter: Reading with My Sons During My Divorce
During a difficult time, Ben Railton struggled to share one of his favorite childhood books with his sons, a reading experience that bonded them in unexpected ways. — For more information on the...
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Ben Railton reflects on the moments of beauty and sadness that visit him while cleaning up after his kids once they’ve gone to stay with their mother. — I’m a big believer in the presence of the...
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Newly separated, Ben Railton is beginning to realize that cooking for himself can be just as meaningful as cooking for his entire family. — I’ve always loved cooking. When my college girlfriend and I...
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Ben Railton makes the case for why occasionally letting his sons win at board games can actually be more empathetic and educational than leaving the outcomes up to chance. — Board games have been a...
View ArticleGimme the Beat, Boys, and Free My Soul: A Playlist for Divorced Dads
Many of the best songs are written about break-ups, but do any of them speak to what a divorced father is going through? Ben Railton shares this playlist of six songs that do… — There are few themes...
View ArticleA Dad Discovers the Value of Time, and Why He Will Never Squander It Again
There were days when Benjamin Railton had plenty of important things to do. Then something happened to make him question everything about how he was spending his time. — When I was still married, I...
View ArticleThe Next Chapter: Reading with My Sons During My Divorce
During a difficult time, Ben Railton struggled to share one of his favorite childhood books with his sons, a reading experience that bonded them in unexpected ways. — For more information on the...
View ArticleWhat Remains: The Artifacts of Family Life During a Separation
Ben Railton reflects on the moments of beauty and sadness that visit him while cleaning up after his kids once they’ve gone to stay with their mother. — I’m a big believer in the presence of the...
View ArticleTaco Today: Learning to Love Cooking for One After a Separation
Newly separated, Ben Railton is beginning to realize that cooking for himself can be just as meaningful as cooking for his entire family. — I’ve always loved cooking. When my college girlfriend and I...
View ArticleCan’t Win But For Losing: Playing Board Games with My Sons
Ben Railton makes the case for why occasionally letting his sons win at board games can actually be more empathetic and educational than leaving the outcomes up to chance. — Board games have been a...
View ArticleGimme the Beat, Boys, and Free My Soul: A Playlist for Divorced Dads
Many of the best songs are written about break-ups, but do any of them speak to what a divorced father is going through? Ben Railton shares this playlist of six songs that do… — There are few themes...
View ArticleA Dad Discovers the Value of Time, and Why He Will Never Squander It Again
There were days when Benjamin Railton had plenty of important things to do. Then something happened to make him question everything about how he was spending his time. — When I was still married, I...
View ArticleThe Next Chapter: Reading with My Sons During My Divorce
During a difficult time, Ben Railton struggled to share one of his favorite childhood books with his sons, a reading experience that bonded them in unexpected ways. — For more information on the...
View ArticleWhat Remains: The Artifacts of Family Life During a Separation
Ben Railton reflects on the moments of beauty and sadness that visit him while cleaning up after his kids once they’ve gone to stay with their mother. — I’m a big believer in the presence of the...
View ArticleTaco Today: Learning to Love Cooking for One After a Separation
Newly separated, Ben Railton is beginning to realize that cooking for himself can be just as meaningful as cooking for his entire family. — I’ve always loved cooking. When my college girlfriend and I...
View ArticleCan’t Win But For Losing: Playing Board Games with My Sons
Ben Railton makes the case for why occasionally letting his sons win at board games can actually be more empathetic and educational than leaving the outcomes up to chance. — Board games have been a...
View ArticleGimme the Beat, Boys, and Free My Soul: A Playlist for Divorced Dads
Many of the best songs are written about break-ups, but do any of them speak to what a divorced father is going through? Ben Railton shares this playlist of six songs that do… — There are few themes...
View ArticleA Dad Discovers the Value of Time, and Why He Will Never Squander It Again
There were days when Benjamin Railton had plenty of important things to do. Then something happened to make him question everything about how he was spending his time. — When I was still married, I...
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