Night Night, Sleep Tight: Getting your children to sleep in their own beds after divorce

You’re dead tired, it’s been a long day and your little (or perhaps not so little) darling just can’t sleep. The answer? Simple. Just pull back the covers and let them crawl in bed with you. After all, the divorce has been so hard and they’ve been through so much already.  Surely one or two nights…

The Summer Switch-Up: Managing The Summer When Your Kids Are With The Other Parent

During summer months, temperatures aren’t the only things rising. For separated and divorced parents anxiety levels can easily reach an all-time high, as summer rolls around and parenting roles get switched-up. Along with negotiating vacation schedules, figuring out who is going to pay for what and fitting in special activities, parents handling more of the…

Going For The Gold – Staying Dedicated When Things Get Tough

“Know that you will most likely never receive an award or recognition for the most important things you do in life. ”Christina McGhee June 25, 2011 marked the start of the World Summer Games for the Special Olympics. Close to 7,500 athletes from 180 countries gathered in Athens, Greece to not only display their talents and…

Helping Children Cope With Addiction And Divorce

Following a podcast interview, a parent contacted me with questions about resources for helping children of divorce cope with a parent’s alcohol addiction. Like many parents, this mom worries that her co-parent’s continual relapses are taking a toll on their kids. She shared that the most important things to her are protecting her children from the…

How divorced parents can help their children handle the holidays and rebuild a sense of family

Feeling a little stressed about how to handle the holidays as a co-parent? You’re not alone. I have yet to meet a parent (married, single, or divorced) who isn’t a little stressed about managing the demands of seasonal events and holiday schedules. Usually, this time of year is filled with special school programs, holiday parties,…