Posts by Christina McGhee
Decided to divorce but staying in one home until process is final. Should we wait to tell the kids?
Q – My husband and I have decided to divorce. To make things easier for the kids we are choosing to stay in one house until the end of the school year. My husband thinks we shouldn’t tell the kids until we’re ready to move and they are out of school (another six months). Is…
Read MoreOverwhelmed Single Parent – What Can I Do?
Q – I’m a single parent of two young children. In addition to caring for them, I also work a very demanding job. Between work, handling the household, supervising homework and after school activities I’m completely exhausted. By the end of the day, I feel grouchy or short tempered then the guilt kicks in. I’m…
Read MoreI’m Tired Of Being The Bad Guy – What Do I Do?
Q – I have been divorced for several years. My teenage son thinks his father can do no wrong. I’m always the bad guy. My co-parent doesn’t pay child support, doesn’t keep promises to our son and has a history of disappearing without warning for long periods of time. Now he’s back. I know my…
Read MoreFiancé feels frustrated with my kids behavior
Q – I am planning to re-marry this year. I have two sons ages 8 and 10. My fiancé is a really good man but he finds it stressful because of my kids behavior like making a mess or leaving their stuff out. He also feels like my co-parent doesn’t help the situation. When my…
Read MoreMy child isn’t doing well at school. Is it because of the divorce?
Q – Since my divorce my 8-year-old son hasn’t been finishing his class work at school or doing his homework. Every night getting homework done is a battle. I get frustrated and he ends up crying. I don’t know if it’s because of the divorce or if it’s something else. Every time I bring it…
Read MoreFirst Steps: Handling Initial Changes
“How do we do this in a way that supports our children and reassures them that we are going to be okay?” Children need What can you do?
Read MoreFinding common ground: Putting your children first
Put your children first. “Although our relationship has changed, our children’s needs have not. How will we be successful parents?” Children need: What can you do? Want to connect with other parents? Consider joining our community on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Read MoreCreating a two-home concept
“Regardless of how time is spent, what can we do to help our children feel a sense of belonging in each home?” Children need What can you do? View more information about Christina’s book.
Read MoreTelling others about your divorce
“For the sake of our children, how do we talk about this change with our families and friends in a way that preserves dignity and respect ?” Children need What can you do? Want to connect with other parents? Consider joining our community on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Read MoreManaging differences
“ Given that divorce is a life long process, how will we work out what’s best for our children now and in the future.” Children need What can you do?
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