Posts by Christina McGhee
PARENTING APART TIP: Making time to take time
There’s no doubt that the daily grind can seriously impact the quality of our relationship with kids. Whether you are rushing to get to school on time, hassling over homework or trying to get everyone into bed, it’s easy to slip into a pattern of being a full-time taskmaster. Pair that with your own list…
Read MoreHow do you decide who should have primary custody of the children?
Q – What’s the best way to decide who should have primary custody of the children?A – Although your marriage relationship may have ended, your roles as Mom and Dad last a lifetime. Concepts like primary or sole custody tend to undermine healthy parent child relationships because they perpetuate the idea that parents no longer…
Read MoreWhen and how do I introduce my kids to someone I am dating?
Q – I’m a single parent. When and how do I introduce my kids to someone I am dating? A – Typically a good rule of thumb is to wait until a relationship has moved beyond causal dating before including children. Keep in mind, dating is a process of getting to know each other. In…
Read MoreMy kids are struggling, how should we approach them about counseling?
Q – My Ex-wife and I have been divorced for over a year and get along very well. Unfortunately our children (6 and 10 Years old) seem like they’re struggling. One child won’t talk and holds everything in while the other seems angry all the time. Their mom and I don’t know if they’re just…
Read MoreI want to move out of state. Should kids get to decide or do I make them move with me?
Q – I have been divorced for several years and have recently fallen in love with a man who lives out of state. I desperately want to move on with my life and take both children with me after the divorce. However, my co-parent and his entire family are here. A move would mean taking…
Read MoreLegal terms you may need to know
As you move forward with the legal process, there may be many aspects, which seem unfamiliar or confusing. The following outlines and defines some of the key language used in many family court systems in the United States. If you are ever unsure of what a term means or have questions about how your case…
Read MoreStruggling as a new bonus mom (stepmom) who doesn’t have kids of my own
Q – I recently married a man who has children. I have never had kids of my own and am struggling with this new role. Even though I try really hard to be the best step parent I can be, his ex-wife criticizes everything I do. Several times I’ve turned myself inside out to get…
Read MoreWhen I enforce a rule my child says they want to live with my co-parent
Q – When I enforce a rule my daughter says she wants to go live with my co-parent. I don’t want her to leave but I don’t think I should back down either. What do I do? A – When a relationship ends there are a lot of things parents find unsettling, overwhelming and downright…
Read MoreHow should you handle special events like Mothers Day or Fathers Day and holidays?
No matter how you slice it, separating your feelings about special days from the needs of your children is important. If you’re grappling with how to handle a special event like Mother’s day or Father’s day with your kids, here’s some tips to help you get started. Plan ahead If you don’t already have something…
Read MoreMy co-parent isn’t willing to adjust schedule for big family event
Q – I have a big holiday family event coming up but it’s not my scheduled weekend. Although we’ve had our moments usually my co-parent and I have a pretty good co-parenting relationship however, this time she isn’t willing to change the schedule. My kids are older and I have considered asking them to speak…
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