Robert Coale

An away-team dad's take on patience, presence, and raising kids across two homes

When You Pay and Pay and Still Feel Invisible: The Child Support Resentment No One Talks About

Sep 17, 2026

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3 min read

When You Pay and Pay and Still Feel Invisible: The Child Support Resentment No One Talks About

You pay child support, cover the extras, and still feel unappreciated — and the resentment is leaking into your time with your kids. Here's how to stop it.

Robert Coale

Sep 14, 2026

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2 min read

Issue #4: Stand on the Sideline Anyway

When her family gets the 25th and you get the sliver — or nothing at all.

Robert Coale

"I Like It Better at Mom's": What to Say When Your Child Says the Thing That Guts You

Sep 11, 2026

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3 min read

"I Like It Better at Mom's": What to Say When Your Child Says the Thing That Guts You

Your child said they like it better at Mom's house — and it gutted you. Here's what it actually means, and exactly what to say back. Leave the byline as Robert Coale — that's already correct Once that's set, scroll down below this block to find the main body area where you'll paste the content from the HTML file. Let me know when you're ready for that step.

Robert Coale

co-parenting

Issue #3: When All You Get Back Is a Grunt

Sep 7, 2026

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2 min read

Issue #3: When All You Get Back Is a Grunt

The play to run when your kid goes quiet on you.

Robert Coale

presence

How to Be a Good Long-Distance Dad When You Only See Your Kids a Few Times a Year

Sep 4, 2026

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4 min read

How to Be a Good Long-Distance Dad When You Only See Your Kids a Few Times a Year

You live hundreds of miles from your kids and see them a few times a year. Here's how to be a good long distance dad — and stay the most important man in their life anyway.

Robert Coale