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I feel so overwhelmed, what can I do?
Q – I feel so overwhelmed and raw. Between taking care of the kids, juggling schedules, dealing with my Ex and working, I am exhausted mentally and emotionally. One day just rolls into the next. I know I need time for me but I feel so guilty taking time away from my kids. What can…
Read MoreGoing from we to me
As a divorce coach, I’ve seen lots of parents radically transform themselves when their relationships begin to unravel. While embracing change and using it as catalyst for redesigning your life, isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Hopping on the life makeover train without bothering to look at where you’re headed isn’t the answer either. Choosing to…
Read MoreShould we tell our preschooler we’re separating?
Q – “My husband and I are separating. Is it okay to hide our plans from our preschooler until we are ready to move, or should we let her know what’s going on?” A – If you already have a plan in place for separating, you need to bite the bullet and have a talk…
Read MoreRethinking parenting responsibilities after divorce
In an ideal world, as a couple with children you work together to juggle the day-to-day needs of your kids. Getting homework done, monitoring how long they surf the web, shuffling them to appointments and football practices, all the while making sure they’re loved, fed, bathed and relatively safe. That’s the stuff parenting is made…
Read MoreWill it hurt kids if we stay in one house until our finances improve?
Q – We’re beginning the divorce process. Right now we can’t afford two households so we’ve agreed to stay in our current home until our financial situation improves. As long as we are not arguing in front of the kids and act as we have been (there’s been very little affection between us), do you think…
Read MoreDecided 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…
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