Divorce for most parents means seeing less of your child and that physical time apart may have you questioning how you can stay an involved father after divorce. Today, I'd like to introduce you to a new guest, David. He was married for twelve and half years and has been divorced now for about seven years. When he and his wife separated his three children who were aged … [Read more...]
How Do Children React to Divorce?
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Are You Wondering How Does Shared Parenting Work?
One of the top concerns for parents getting divorced is how does shared parenting work. The good news is that there is no rigid plan or formula that you have to follow for shared parenting. That does mean it's up to you and your STBX to figure out what works for your family which always takes work and effort and it always involves disagreements and disappointments. Many couples … [Read more...]
How Do I Minimize My Child’s Anxiety During Divorce
By Nancy Samalin You may be wondering, "How do I minimize my child's anxiety during divorce?" Watch your words! As a parenting educator having worked with so many well-meaning, loving parents for so many years, I believe it's a divorced parent's single biggest responsibility. No matter how much anger and disdain you may feel toward each other as a couple, kids can't … [Read more...]
How Do I Parent With My Ex After Divorce?
Your marriage is over but you and your ex have children together so your relationship continues and it will continue for a very long time. You may ask, "How do I parent with my ex?" My current guest Bill has three daughters who were all teenagers when his marriage ended two years ago. Since then he's been navigating the co-parenting waters. Here's Bill: The first … [Read more...]