Parenting Unplugged HQ
Parenting. Chaos. Coffee. Repeat.
Real talk, humor, and caffeine-fueled survival stories from a solo dad of three
The Latest from The Frazzled Dad Chronicles
- The Loneliness Epidemic: Rebuilding Connection as a Divorced Dad
Divorce can leave more than an empty house — it can leave a hollow ache where connection used to live. Here’s how I faced the quiet, fought the isolation, and slowly started to rebuild a life that feels full again. - Why I Wrote a Co-Parenting Mission Statement (And How It Saved My Sanity)
Co-parenting after divorce isn’t about perfection—it’s about peace. Here’s how writing a simple mission statement helped me set boundaries early, protect my kids’ stability, and rebuild calm in the middle of high-conflict chaos. - Mastering the Single Dad Routine: Coffee, Chaos, and Keeping It Together
Single dad life isn’t for the faint of heart. Between the school runs, meal prep, and late-night chaos, it’s coffee-fueled survival at its finest. Here’s my story of learning to balance fatherhood, burnout, and a whole lot of caffeine. - The Year I Fought for 50/50 Parenting Time: A Father’s Story of Grit, Grief, and Getting Back Up
Divorce didn’t just change my life — it split it in half. I already had 50/50 legal custody, but I barely got to see my kids. This is my story of fighting for equal parenting time, surviving depression, and finding strength in the middle of the storm. - Beyond the Custody Battle: Healing After Divorce
When the dust settles after divorce, the silence can feel heavier than the courtroom ever did. Here’s how to rebuild your sense of self, find peace, and move forward as a stronger, more grounded father.
About the Blog (and the Dad Behind It)
Parenting Unplugged HQ is where caffeine meets chaos and honesty meets humor. I’m Derek — a solo dad of three trying to find the funny in the mess, the meaning in the madness, and a warm cup of coffee before it goes cold. The Frazzled Dad Chronicles shares real stories, survival tips, and the occasional laugh for parents just trying to keep it together.
