—Isolated DadDear Isolated Dad,Parental alienation during a divorce is awful, and my heart goes out to you for having to deal with it firsthand. You should reassure your kids that you will always love them, be there for them, and support them throughout life. AdvertisementAdvertisementYou could try to address this with them one last time, perhaps turning it into a specific request on behalf of their grandchildren: “You know, the kids really miss you. I knew both of them were disappointed about my divorce from their son, and felt bad for me, but I didn’t know the extent. I also don’t know what to tell her dad about this rule until she’s ready to talk to him.