Father’s Day is quickly approaching. Even in the 21st century, far too many children living in reconstructed families are suffering from being separated from their fathers or not reaping the rewards of shared parenting.

What do most divorced dads want this Father’s Day? My guess is more time with their children. As the numbers of single dads continue to grow, so does their presence in the lives of their children. Currently, there are about 1.8 million single fathers in the United States – a 27 percent jump in the past decade, according to the latest census. I believe that the vast majority of mothers want their children to maintain a close bond with their fathers post-divorce but may struggle with how to help them navigate this relationship.

Dear every other weekend Grandma:

Unfortunately, that will be the future title of millions of you because of one simple fact, you had a son. Likely, you haven’t thought much about this potential future for many reasons. You lead a busy lifestyle, your son is still an infant or toddler, his marriage seems healthy or any of a host of other reasons. Further, from the time you were small, you’ve been taught that the Court system is “fair” and “justice” will prevail, even if he finds himself there. After all, your son is a good person and will be a good future father, so he`ll not be made a “visitor” in the lives of his children. “Why worry about this?” you think, as you tell yourself your son will never get divorced anyway.

A Special Message To Moms: Foster Your Daughter’s Bond With Her Dad Post-Divorce

To Every Mother Who Has A Son