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…
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…
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…
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…
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…