To help kids enjoy their time with each parent, here are some tips for making summers successful for everyone. Help kids have a good time Do your best to help build kid’s excitement about their summer getaway with the other parent. Spend time talking it up, making a summer calendar or maybe brainstorming ideas about…
If this is your first summer, here are a few tips to help you move past the dread. Use time away from your children to recharge Unfortunately too many parents treat kid free time more like a dirty little secret than an opportunity to recharge. If you haven’t already, do yourself a favor and bypass…
Figuring out how to take care of children after you separate is perhaps one of the most stressful aspects of divorce. However, when decisions about your children’s future get handed over to the legal system, without a doubt children suffer. In order to stay in control of how life changes for your children, avoid using…
In the beginning stages you may have very strong feelings about the divorce and each other. When those feelings are overwhelming, avoid the temptation to share your perspective about the divorce or the other parent with your children. Remember children literally view themselves as half Mom and half Dad. Keep in mind your children deserves…
Q – I live in a tight knit neighborhood. A few months ago my husband and I separated. I feel so awkward when I run into people we know. I can tell some of our neighbors and friends are curious about what has happened. Part of me just wants to get it all out and…