Yes. while i am careful not to say how i feel about their dad to them, i listen to their feelings about him, etc.
when the kids have tried to be heard by their dad, he will not care, he outright says their feelings arent important. he recently has sent a couple fluff messages to daughter about her resiliency, beauty, etc., and she was confused why he was sending her such messages. i offered that perhaps he is wanting to give a good dad pep talk, or give her compliments. she thinks its likely manipulation and i cant disagree with her.