Going through a divorce is a challenging situation for everyone involved. You have a lot to think about when you're in this position. One of these is how to best support your children when they are trying to adjust to the new way of life. There are several things that...
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Year: 2019
Take care of yourself when you are divorcing
Divorce is a time of extreme stress for many people. You can't let the demands of the process overshadow your need to care for yourself. Letting basic self-care fall by the wayside is a bad example for your children, and it can lead to you making less than desirable...
Different ways to use children as messengers after divorce
When you share children with a person, you aren't going to be done with that person until the children are adults. Even then, you might still have to communicate with them. One thing that you shouldn't ever fall into the habit of doing is using the children as...
Fighting for custody? Watch those holiday Facebook posts!
The holiday season is filled with a lot of seasonal delights, including holiday parties and the chance to unwind and forget about your divorce for a few minutes.However, the holiday season can also be a little bit perilous to your case if the wrong thing happens to...
Supervised visits with children can be challenging
Visitation with a parent isn't an easy event for the children. Oftentimes, they don't want to have to leave the visit because they don't want to have to walk away from their parent. If your child is supposed to have visits with one of their parents, the child's...
Create holiday traditions with your kids after divorce
The holiday season is here, and this can present a challenge for people who have recently divorced. If you have children, they are likely looking to you to find out what's going to happen for the holidays. The good news is that now is the time that you can create the...
Parenting marriages might address a complex situation
Feeling like you are stuck in a marriage isn't ever a good thing. Instead, you have to think about what you want in life and how you can achieve your goals. One thing that some parents are doing now is moving the focus of their relationship from intimacy to...
Understand the points to cover in a parenting plan
Parents who go through divorce need to think about what's best for the children, but this isn't always easy when emotions are running rampant. You should try to separate your feelings about the marriage from your decisions about child custody so that you can ensure...
Breaking the news about divorce to your spouse
The decision to leave your marriage might have been a long time coming. When you make up your mind, you have to let your spouse know. While this might seem easy, there are some points to consider before you sit down to have the conversation. Taking the time to plan...
Addressing your child’s divorce concerns may reduce their anxiety
Stress and anxiety can lead to problems sleeping for anyone, but the situation might be more serious for children who learn of their parents' divorce. As a parent, you have to try to help them to work through the issues that they face so that they can get sufficient...