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Jan 18, 2018
It’s January, It’s Cold, It’s Back to School. Ugh! Re-entry into the new semester for students of all ages, including college students, is often quite a struggle. Getting back into the swing of things after being off for several days … Read More
Dec 21, 2017
Together or Alone: Making the Holidays a Joyful Experience The December holidays most frequently celebrated in our community, Christmas and Hanukkah, can be challenging for divorced families — parents and children alike. These celebrations call to mind memories of past … Read More
Dec 04, 2017
10 Ideas for Getting a Handle on Holiday Stress Post-Divorce The holidays are a tough time for many people in general. Personal loss, family conflict and increased demands can exacerbate feelings of sadness, loneliness, frustration and stress. On top of … Read More
Nov 30, 2017
If your child can’t take no for an answer, it may be because you need to up your negotiation skills. Past success may have taught your child to be better at getting his or her way than you are at … Read More
Sep 29, 2017
When a remarriage creates a blended family, couples must deal with children and custody arrangements, their ex’s and their ex’s new partners, establishing a new household and integrating values, personalities and schedules. And to top it off, they have to … Read More
Sep 22, 2017
Chart a Course and Stay on it Chances are that you and your former spouse had agreed upon and were putting money aside for a goal. That may have been a world cruise on the QEII, a vacation home in … Read More
Sep 20, 2017
Perhaps one of the most difficult post-divorce tasks is maintaining a parenting relationship with the one person with whom you couldn’t have a marital relationship! You may have differing values, poor communication, unresolved hurt, resentment and anger that you are … Read More
Aug 21, 2017
School Daze Part Four – The College Conundrum School Daze: A Four-part series addressing the challenges kids face going back to school after their parents separate or divorce. A divorce poses several dilemmas for kids about to head off for … Read More
Aug 16, 2017
Back to school anxiety is normal and understandable for both parents and children. Whether you are a married or divorced parent, there is anxiety due to a change in the family’s schedule and routine. Read More
Aug 15, 2017
5 Back-To-School Tips For Divorced Parents For divorced parents, the first ‘back-to-school’ time can be a little bumpy, but you can prepare for some of the issues your kids may have. When a child’s world changes so dramatically during summer … Read More