Positive Parenting
What Co-Parents Can Do When Kids Say They Want To Live With Their Other Parent.
Imagine. Life is just humming right along, that is…until 13-year-old Abigail asks to stay out until midnight. It seems that some of her friends have planned to hang out at a local movie theatre. According to her, everybody will be there, and leaving before midnight would totally make her look like a major loser. You,…
Read MoreThe 3 New “R’s” of Back-To-School Success
Let’s face it, some mornings getting kids and all of their stuff out of the house and off to school can feel about as easy as nailing jelly to the wall. Now add to the mix, two different households, different rules and different routines because Mom and Dad no longer live in one home. Although…
Read MoreNight 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreGoing 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…
Read MoreThe Making of a Masterpiece
“If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.”Thomas Edison An “attitude of gratitude” has been a value that my husband and I have tried to instill in all of four of our children from the word go. We do our best to lead by example. Not only are we…
Read MoreEmotionally Preparing Your Kids To Head Back To School
During an appearance on Great Day Houston I shared a few ideas with host Debra Duncan on how to get your children emotionally prepared for the upcoming school year. Here’s are some of my top tips for parents. While new experiences can be exciting even the most secure kid may feel a little nervous about…
Read MoreWhen Children Get Angry About Divorce
Anger and sadness are usually the two most significant feelings children struggle with when parents choose to go their separate ways.While neither falls into the easy to deal with category, usually finding healthy ways to help children manage anger is a real challenge for parents. To offer some insight into what happens for children, here’s…
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