This page includes Barry’s writing and highlights real world separation cases, notes on books by divorce experts, and guest posts from families who engaged with Kids ‘n’ Dad services.
Browse by topic using the tags, or explore these highlighted articles below. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the archive of Barry’s 50+ essays, open letters, and reflections.
Barry in the news
Articles by Barry that were featured in local newspapers over the years.
Every dad wants what’s best for his children
My 47th Father’s Day intersects with the recent passage of my 75th birthday, a milestone that started me on a journey of remembrance from childhood to adolescence, to parenting and grandparenting.
Twenty three years ago this month, I embarked on the most unpredictable and life-changing journey of my life – a separation with children after nearly 25 years of marriage.
A father’s love is forever, through whatever
The Record’s Father’s Day weekend edition — specifically the June 20 story “More men go for parenting advice” — was disappointing and troubling for the implications about the importance of the role of fathers in the life of their family.
Separation Stories and Cases
Hear from others who have walked the path of separation before you. Some of these posts were guest-authored for Kids ‘n’ Dad.
After my parents divorced
Letter to God from a Proud Father
Lessons from a Separated Dad
I am the silent unseen voice…I am the “new” wife that stands behind my husband who has battled through a court system for 7 years just to have access to and the right to be a father to his daughter.
Divorce in the headlines:
- The worst kind of custody dispute (National Post)
- Eight things kids of divorced parents want their parents to know (Huff Post)
- A father daughter bond, page by page (New York Times)
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