Posts Tagged ‘helping children of divorce’
Gift Giving Tips for Divorced Parents
Molly used to love Christmas but now she can’t wait for it to be over. Ever since her parents split, the holidays have turned into a gift-giving battleground. Now during the holidays all her parents seem to care about is how they can outdo each other. While getting nice gifts initially was pretty cool, it…
Read MoreFive Things Every Kid Needs to Know When Parents Divorce
1. You don’t have to handle it all on your own. Although it may feel like the last thing in the world you want to do, talking to someone you trust really does help. If you don’t feel like you can talk to your Mom or your Dad, find someone safe who will listen to…
Read MoreLittle things matter: supporting the value of family after divorce
Supporting the value of family after divorce. “It’s not always the big things we do for our children that make the most difference. Sometimes it’s the subtle things we do over time that reflect integrity in our children’s eyes.” My husband is an amazing Dad. So when Father’s Day rolls around I usually get just…
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 MoreHow 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,…
Read More3 Tips for Parenting Separate Yet Successfully
During a live chat with Kim Iverson on her nationally syndicated radio show “Your Time With Kim,” I offered some tips on what it takes to create the best living situation for children when parent’s split up. Figuring out how to take care of children after you separate is perhaps one of the most stressful…
Read MoreTips For Protecting Your Children From Divorce Drama
Several years ago, Tiger Woods’ shining public image as the World’s Number One Gentleman Golfer took some serious hits. While he may no longer has a reputation as the ideal family man, when new broke, he and Elin definitely did few things right. From the night he crashed his SUV, and throughout the resulting media…
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