I believe that most people agonize over the decision to get divorced and don't make it lightly. When children are involved it makes that decision exponentially harder, as Donna explains: Since we separated I guess the one thing that's been extremely important to me is just keeping my son in a happy safe, stable environment. When I decided it was over between my husband … [Read more...]
Who Are The Role Models When Dad Is Not Around?
When it comes to parenting after divorce, the gold standard is co-parenting where both parents collaborate and support each other in raising their child. However, even co-parenting is a range with some couples being able to collaborate and agree on most issues at one end and other couples being able to agree on only a few issues at the other end. In high-conflict situations … [Read more...]
Parenting After Divorce: Giving Your Child an Allowance
Whether or not to give your children an allowance is a decision many parents face. Divorced parents must make the decision both on their own, and together. Parenting and making these tough decisions on your own is difficult enough, add in consulting every decision with your ex, someone you no longer share a life with, well let’s just say things can get interesting. Your … [Read more...]
Parenting After Divorce: 9 Ways to Parent on Your Own Terms
by Debbie Pincus MS LMHC Whether you are recently divorced or have been for some time, don’t be anxious that you have ruined your child’s life. You haven’t. While divorce can be a big part of your child’s life, what will determine his ultimate quality of life is still in the hands of each parent. Can children be affected negatively by their parent’s divorce? Most certainly. … [Read more...]
Children of Divorce: Living Between Two Worlds
By Terry Gaspard The truth about divorce is that it changes the dynamic of the parent and child relationship. It calls on us, as parents, to be stronger, more compassionate people. Parents who take control of their own lives, with courage and resilience, help their children do the same. Divorce is not for wimps. It draws on every ounce of energy from parents, forcing them … [Read more...]