In this article, I would like to look at some common and most frequent mistakes couples going through divorce and separation make vis-à-vis their children: Using child as a messenger, mediator or spy. The sad thing is, when you engage in any
Conflict is a normal part of family life, be it in intact families or those that live separately. What matters is how parents handle and resolve conflict. Whether you are living together or not, if your children are witnessing and living with
The Divorce Magazine met up with Divorce Strategist, Suzy Miller to find out how she can help couples going through the divorce process as well as cohabiting couples going through separation. This is what Suzy told us about her role, her job
Every divorce presents a turning point in a child’s life no matter the age. The world as they know it changes and becomes another place that, temporarily or otherwise, is perceived as unstable, uncertain and even ugly. For the parents, the bottom
I often say that it’s ok for your children to see you upset when going through divorce and separation. It is important for them to know that you too are hurting because by knowing this and by showing your emotions, you are inadvertently giving
I cannot tell you how many of my adult friends went through some truly traumatic experiences as children which they never told their parents about until much later, if at all. Yet one thing almost each one of them has said at
Ongoing friction and conflict between divorcing and/or separating parents is very common when going through divorce. Unfortunately what is common too, is the reaction or behaviour of some parents who choose to use their children to get to the other parent probably
The beauty of poetry is not just the words, rhythm and images evoked in one’s mind. What I love about it is the difference in interpretation from one person to another, the disparate emotions it stirs in people (or not at all)
Divorce is simply not a license to destroy everything your ex stood for because if this is your stand, then you will inevitably being causing damage to your children too. There is so much information out there nowadays that you surely cannot
I have worked with children and families for several years now. Lately, most of my clients have been parents going through divorce; some are concerned about their children’s change in behaviour while others have been court ordered to attend the Triple P
That you and your ex are going through a break-up is a huge deal for your children no matter what age including infants and toddlers. One thing you need to know about infants is that not only are they extremely sensitive to
I have gone through divorce twice; the first one was 20 years ago and the second 12 years ago. Truth is going through divorce is never an easy process however amicable. It will hurt greatly at some point during the process both