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6 Tips for Coparenting When You’re Getting Divorced But Still Living In The Same House.
When it comes to raising children out of two homes post-divorce, it’s expected that co-parents will encounter a host of challenges along the way. However, there’s one divorce challenge that doesn’t get talked about very much, and it happens more often than you think. How to split up while living under one roof. Whether it’s…
Read MoreOne Coparenting Mistake You Should Avoid This Holiday Season
HANDLING HOLIDAYS AFTER DIVORCE AS COPARENTS CAN BE TRICKY. The holidays are here. Although it’s meant to be a warm and fuzzy time of year when goodwill prevails, sadly for many coparents, the reason for the season transforms into a vicious game of “one-upping.” If “one-upping” isn’t part of your day to day vocabulary, it…
Read MoreHow Co-Parents Dealing with Divorce or Separation Can Stop Being Miserable During the Holidays
“Pain in life is inevitable. Suffering is optional… even during the holidays.” A couple of years ago, here at the McGhee household, we were having a pretty dismal December… TBH, the whole Christmas thing was looking awfully darn bleak. See… around that time, I was working away on a BRAND NEW project and was deep…
Read MoreFirst Steps: Handling initial changes
“How do we do this in a way that supports our children and reassures them that we are going to be okay?” Children need Time to adjust to the idea that their family is changing. To be prepared for significant changes (i.e. a parent moving, how time is spent between households etc.) Consistent ongoing contact…
Read MoreCreating a two-home concept
“Regardless of how time is spent, what can we do to help our children feel a sense of belonging in each home?” Children need To be a connected and active part of each household. For their opinions and feeling to be considered about how time is spent yet parents remain decision makers. To know that…
Read MoreTelling others about your divorce
“For the sake of our children, how do we talk about this change with our families and friends in a way that preserves dignity and respect ?” Children need To maintain a strong and positive connection to both parents and extended family members. The ability to feel proud of both parts of their families. To…
Read MoreManaging differences
“ Given that divorce is a life long process, how will we work out what’s best for our children now and in the future.” Children need Protection from conflict and the consequences of disagreements. Flexible arrangements that support an active and healthy relationship with each parent. Ongoing opportunities to thrive and be successful. The ability…
Read MoreTelling Children – What do you say?
“How can we tell our children about our decision while safeguarding our individual relationships and minimizing tension?” What and how children are told about your decision to separate or divorce is critical. Not only will it shape how your children experience your separation but it will also set the stage for future your relationship as…
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,…
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