Dating after divorce can feel like walking a tightrope - especially when your kids are still adjusting to the emotional aftershocks of separation.

Whether you're newly separated, healing from divorce, or considering a new relationship, it's critical to understand how your dating decisions affect your children's sense of safety and stability.

In this episode, Drew and Ed dive into the emotional complexity of dating again and share real-life stories, examples, and guidelines to help dads navigate this season with care and confidence.

• Learn how to set boundaries that protect your kids and your new relationship
• Discover when (and how) to introduce your children to a new partner
• Get practical tools to maintain your parenting presence - even as your relationship life evolves
• Understand how to support your child's emotional needs while rebuilding your own

Listen now and get the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to move forward in a healthy way - without compromising your child's emotional well-being.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Importance of focusing on kids' needs during divorce or separation 00:00:41 – Divorce and dating again 00:01:01 – Setting boundaries, when to introduce kids, maintaining stability 00:06:36 – Segment 1: Setting boundaries for yourself and your kids 00:11:19 – Segment 2: Introducing kids to a new partner 00:17:23 – Segment 3: Stability and reassurance for kids 00:21:11 – Episode recap 00:21:57 – Recommended resource: "One Step at a Time" guide for dads in blended/divorced families

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