For most of your child’s life, they’ve lived under the same roof with both of their parents, but that’s about to change. You and your spouse are getting a divorce and this has put your child smack dab in the middle. This can be hard for your child to understand when...
If you’re hoping you can divorce without affecting your kids, it’s essential to realize that is unrealistic. The breakup of their family will always have some effect. However, you can do things to minimize the negative ones. Make time to listen to your kids The time...
In some cases, divorced co-parents decide to take joint vacations after the marital split. This is because they have children who would like to still have family vacations even though the divorce has changed what their family looks like. The certainly isn’t for...
There are multiple aspects of divorce that are hard on children. Adjusting to living in new spaces and the change to their weekly schedules will be one challenge. Handling the change that the divorce creates in their dynamic with each of their parents will be another...
One term you may have heard in relation to child custody is bird nesting. This is a custody strategy that is rarely used, but one that can be very useful for specific couples. It is often used in situations where the parents believe it will make life easier for the...
Planning your vacation after a divorce is harder than a vacation with your whole family. You don't just need to arrange for time off of work and to ensure your destination is somewhere the children will have fun. You also have to make sure that you work that planned...
Parents often worry about how their children are adjusting to new situations. When the parents are going through a divorce, there are many different things that the child might struggle with. One of these is the emotional toll that the major life change takes on them....
For children, birthdays are some of the most exciting days of the year. They are the focus of everyone's attention. They get to have gifts and cake, maybe even a party. They will look forward to their birthday for weeks and want to involve everyone they love in the...
Divorce takes a toll on the entire family, especially the children. Fortunately, parents can make the entire process easier by remaining amicable and placing the best interests of the child at the forefront at all times. However, getting through the divorce is not...
Determining what electronic devices your children are old enough to have and what kinds of apps and sites they should be able to access can be difficult decisions for any parent. However, if you’re a divorced parent sharing custody, you may also have to deal with a...
