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A Letter To Our Ex-Husbands And Father Of Our Children
First, let me start by stating that this is not a letter to my ex-husband. It isn’t a bash and thrash of ex-husbands either. Ex-husbands come in all shapes and sizes and have all sorts of attitudes and mentalities. But they all have…
7 Ways To Honor Single Moms on Mother’s Day
By Gina Kaye, M.Ed.
Mother’s Day. I see and feel the buzz around me. Hallmark and retail stores are working overtime to push sales of cards and gifts.
Signs and reminders are everywhere to celebrate mom and shower her with love,…
7 Tips For Raising a Mentally Strong Child During Divorce
Divorce is never easy, whether you’re the child or the parent. It can be very disruptive to your life, family, and child’s mental health. Your child will be going through many emotions, especially if they are younger.
They’ll be going…
What Do Kids Of Divorce Take Into Adulthood With Them?
I have watched the evolution of the effects of my divorce on my kids over the course of many years. When my divorce became final my children were 18 months and 6 years old.
What Do Kids Of Divorce Take Into Adulthood With Them?
They…
4 Tips for Creating a Support System & Dealing With The Stress of Divorce
4 Tips for Creating a Support System & Dealing With The Stress of Divorce…
7 Things You Can Do For Single Moms On Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day. I see and feel the buzz around me. Hallmark and retail stores are working overtime to push sales of cards and gifts. Signs and reminders are everywhere to celebrate mom and shower her with love, gifts, and thanks. I…
How to Manage Kids’ Screen Time While Co-Parenting
Managing kids’ screen time is a thorny issue for any parent, but it can be especially challenging when you’re co-parenting. When your child’s time is split between two households, coordinating your screen time policies can be tough…
When Can Court Force the Sale of a Matrimonial Home?
One of the main assets in a marriage is the family home, also called a matrimonial home. Beyond the home’s financial value, it may also hold emotional ties that some parties find hard to cut.
In many cases, this leads to the spouses…
How Your Divorce May Impact Your Child
When a couple decides to separate, the first thing that comes to their mind is how their separation is going to impact their kids. Sometimes they try to stay together for the sake of their children but for some couples, divorce…
5 Tips For Better Co-parenting Communication
You can co-parent effectively after divorce or separation — if you are aware of some of the common pitfalls that get in the way.
Mediator Erik Wheeler offers tips from his practice on how to have good communication with the other…