Parenting Apart Challenges
When I enforce a rule my child says they want to live with my EX
Q – When I enforce a rule my daughter says she wants to go live with my Ex. I don’t want her to leave but I don’t think I should back down either. What do I do? A – When a relationship ends there are a lot of things parents find unsettling, overwhelming and downright…
Read MoreMy Ex isn't willing to adjust schedule for big family event
Q – I have a big holiday family event coming up but it’s not my scheduled weekend. Although we’ve had our moments usually my Ex and I have a pretty good co-parenting relationship however, this time she isn’t willing to change the schedule. My kids are older and I have considered asking them to speak…
Read MoreDreading first summer without my kids – what do I do?
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…
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 MoreOvewhelmed 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 Ex 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 when the kids make a mess or leave their stuff out. He also feels like my Ex doesn’t help the situation. When my kids spend time with their Dad it’s…
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