Posts Tagged ‘separation’
Going 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 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 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…
Read MoreTennessee Proposing 50/50 Split In Time Between Parents
Are we throwing the baby out with the bathwater? I consider myself a pretty laid back kind of gal. However, there are a few words that have a permanent place on my “words I wish never existed” list. Words like residential parent, non-custodial parent, visitation, contact, custody, contact arrangements, custodial parent and possession make me cringe.…
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…
Read More10 Tips for Handling the Holidays When You Are Divorced
Traditionally holidays are depicted as a special time of the year for families to be together. However, when a divorce or separation occurs, many parents and children find themselves feeling confused, disappointed, conflicted and frustrated. During this time of the year it is important to remember special occasions do not have to be emotionally stressful…
Read MoreHelping Kids Handle Holiday Events
When family events come up, especially during the holiday season, most of us spend our energy focusing on things like: • Taking care of last-minute details• Buying gifts• Planning menus or preparing for guests And how to squeeze in all the programs, dinners, seasonal activities, and parties into our already full schedules. However, as we…
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