Children can suffer greatly when their parents divorce. As a parent, it is up to you to help them work through the emotions and concerns that they have when they are dealing with this. One of the primary worries that some kids have is whether they'll get to have a...
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Be prepared to take a new relationship slowly when you have kids
Going through a divorce is a difficult situation because of the amount of adjustment you're having to do in every aspect of your life. One thing that's often challenging is the sense of loneliness that you might feel. This might lead some individuals to pursue a new...
Long distance parenting requires support from both parents
When one parent moves away after a divorce, the children involved in the situation may have a big adjustment ahead of them. They might not be able to see their other parent as often as they're used to doing -- and they may even see the parent's move as a rejection....
You aren’t done with your ex after divorce if you share kids
Going through a divorce comes with a lot of challenges. You have to ensure that you aren't falling for the common misconceptions that some people hold as truths when they go through a divorce and have children with their ex. Remembering that these aren't true might...
Help your children learn a new routine after your divorce
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Everything doesn’t change after divorce if you have kids
When you go through a divorce, you need to know that there are major life changes coming. If you have children with your ex, some aspects of your life might not change as much as you think. One of these is that you will still have to remain in contact with your...