Years of parenting has led to one inevitable event: the day your teenager asks for a cell phone. While this may not be a surprise, you and your ex must decide together whether getting your teen a phone protects their best interests. If one of you buys a phone without the other’s consent, it may create serious discord between you and your former partner. There are a number of … [Read more...]
Public vs. Private School: What To Do If You And Your Ex Can’t Agree
Couples in the process of divorcing often say that the list of disagreements to resolve seems like it never ends. Some couples wage war on each other over every little thing… but you’d assume that one thing they should agree on is what’s best for their kids, right? Wrong. Custody battles are among the most frightening and traumatic aspects of divorce proceedings, for … [Read more...]
Age by Age Guide in Helping Children Understand Divorce
If divorce is confusing for adults then you know it's even more confusing for kids. What you need is an age by age guide in helping children understand divorce. 0 to 5 Years At this stage, a child is a baby or toddler. They have a major dependence on parents and caretakers for all of their needs, as they are not old enough to feed, clothe and take care of themselves. Children … [Read more...]
How To Discuss Divorce With Your Children
It is easy as adults to take our everyday lives for granted. Starting in childhood, adults have been building support networks of friends, family, and loved ones they can rely on during the divorce for guidance, reassurance, and the ability to vent about frustrations that come up as the divorce enfolds. This support network is the result of years and years of creation and … [Read more...]
Art Projects You Can Do With Your Children for Father’s Day
With Mother's Day just finishing up, it's time to turn your attention to Father's Day. For those who are either single parents or recently divorced, these holidays can prove to be difficult. Regardless of what your relationship with your ex may be, you never want it to affect the upbringing of your child or how your child perceives their other parent. As such, Mother's Day … [Read more...]