Get out of survival mode—tonight.
A zero-fluff, 44-page playbook from a developmental psychologist and single dad that will help you stabilize your new home and get a handle on co-parenting—fast.
Templates for meal planning.
Kid-steady routines for morning and night.
Co-parenting scripts that lower conflict.
Survival Guide for Single Dads
A 44-page playbook written by a developmental psychologist, university professor, and single dad.
List Price: $37
Introductory Price: $27
• Instant download • Works on phone/desktop
• Built for dads in separation/divorce or loss • Evidence-based
What’s Inside:
Budget triage for single-income or split-expense realities.
15-minute meal system + template.
“Kid-steady” morning, after-school, and bedtime routines.
Clear guidance on how to stabilize your home life and give the kids the structure they need.
Practical checklists, scripts, and routine templates you can use immediately.
Even on low sleep.
Home reset: laundry, dishes, inbox, and calendar control.
Transition plans for hand-offs, overnights, and new schedules.
Mental resets for when the wheels feel wobbly.
Co-parenting scripts that lower conflict and set boundaries.
Everything you need, easily applied. No need to waste time reinventing the wheel.
Table of Contents
Key Factors That Support Stability
Money: Budget Triage & Efficiency
Meals: A 15-Minute System
Routines: Morning / After-School / Bedtime
Home Reset: Chores & Calendar
Co-Parenting: Scripts & Boundaries
Transitions & Overnights
Relationships & Dating Pace
Identity Changes
You don’t need a pep talk. You need a plan.
This guide gives you everything you need to survive as a single dad.
Who Is This For?
Dads navigating separation, divorce, or loss who want a plan that prioritizes their kids’ stability and their own bandwidth.
Dads who value clear tools over theory and want to feel in control again.
Dads who want to know they’re doing everything they can to be the single father their kids deserve.
Dads who are already doing pretty well but know things could be better.
"Read it on Sunday, used it Monday. Bedtime took 30 minutes instead of 60.”
-T.C., Austin, TX, 2 kids
“The meal system alone paid for itself in a week. $120 less in takeout costs.”
- J.B., Seattle, 1 kid
“My house now runs like a well oiled machine. Tense exchanges have also become neutral.”
- A.M., Chicago, 2 kids
Evidence-based. Single dad-tested.
Written by an expert.
Written by David Kyle Bond, PhD — developmental psychologist, licensed clinician, and university instructor specializing in parenting and attachment—and a single dad.
Built to be short, direct, and immediately useful. No lectures. No judgment. Just the steps.
30-Day No-Questions-Asked Guarantee
If the guide isn’t helpful for your situation, email us at hello@thedadschool.org within 30 days and we’ll refund you. No hoops.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Instant PDF download; check your email.
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Included scripts address both situations. Use what fits.
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Section One is designed for same-day wins; most dads see relief in week one.
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No; it’s practical guidance. For legal/clinical needs, consult licensed pros.
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30-day, no-questions-asked refund guarantee. Send us an email at hello@thedadschool.org and we’ll get you taken care of.
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This guide is not the same thing as the class, but the content is just as applicable.
It’s like the difference between playing golf in a simulator by yourself and actually playing the back nine with your buddies in real life.
This guide gives you everything you need to survive the transition into single fatherhood.
The classes provide all of that along with social support, live Q&A with an expert, and nine hours of easily-applied instruction.
To be clear: this is a very well researched and thorough guide. You’ll be able to use it right away, and you can trust what’s inside.
If you’re looking for a more tailored and social experience, check out our classes.
Get clarity: This guide includes clear steps for the next 90+ days and beyond. No stone has been left unturned.
Ease into stability: This guide gives you foundational routines kids can trust and you can count on.
Experience calm and streamline your custodial days: This guide outlines systems that save you time, money, and effort. No need to read a million books or get a PhD in child development.