Don't ruin your holidays
September 8th 2017 • 0 Comments
There are nearly as many co-parenting styles and relationships as there are divorced parents. Certainly, there are good reason for them, as couples will reach varying levels of cooperation after divorce. In any case, one of the most stressful and contentious areas is likely to be centered around traditional holidays. While some divorced parents end up with large blended "co-families" after divorce and find they spend these holidays together, this is not likely to be the…
READ MOREAre All Step-Parenting "Don'ts" Created Equal?
July 11th 2017 • 0 Comments
I've read numerous articles on what step parents should and should not do. These articles do typically have loads of good advice. However, step families are blended families. Blended families blur traditional family lines and introduce dynamics that are as unique as the individuals that comprise them. As post-divorce joint custody and cooperative "co-parenting" rises in popularity, these norms are constantly shifting. Thus, I think it is important for all step families to consider their…
READ MOREHow to co-parent with the impossible co-parent
June 14th 2017 • 0 Comments
This one is tough. Believe me. I see it again and again. I applaud those parents who divorce and are able to work together with next to no conflict for the good of their kids. I also see the exact opposite. If either parent possesses just a small amount of narcissism or insecurity about their own self worth or image then it is going to be a tough uphill battle. Not only is it difficult…
READ MOREDIY Divorce - Part 2 - Lets Get to Details
May 12th 2017 • 0 Comments
So you have come to the difficult decision to divorce. You and your spouse are not at each others throats on a daily basis but at the same time you have tried every option to make your marriage work and it simply does not. Tough as it may be, you have agreed with your spouse that you are not going to pursue a long and drawn out legal battle. In fact, you decided that you…
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