Pets can play a big role in helping children get through their parents’ divorces. While parents do give unconditional love, a pet is a more neutral family member who listens to complaints and confidences. Children can pour out their problems to the
I recently overheard a conversation at the school playground this morning which I thought I would share with you. A boy, whose parents are currently going through divorce (I know this as one of the parents has talked to me about their situation) was
I was 18 when my first boyfriend pointed out how odd my home life was. Until this point having friends round was a rare and stage managed production. So the world I lived in was very small. Don’t get me wrong outside of
Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to try and fix it. Brief video urging parents to act as soon as you become consistently concerned about your child’s behaviour.
Touted as the smart new way to divorce by the media, ‘bird’s nest custody’ is becoming more common in the UK as rising numbers of British courts recommend shared parenting instead of sole custody for one of them. Bird’s nest custody sees
Parents often say that they will do anything for their children, yet when it comes to divorce, there are many who do the exact opposite. If you and your ex-partner are struggling with your parenting plan, do contact me by emailing me
This is part 4 of a series of posts by Sandra Russell on how to get back to work after divorce. You can read part 1 – Why Stay-At-Home Parents Are Advised To Go Back To Work After Divorce and part 2 here – How
My mouth is dry and my heart is thumping in my chest. I know he feels the same way because I can feel his rapid heartbeat from two feet away. Jaw clenched as he is chews on his lower lip and his
What is great about this video is that Tamara D. Afifi truly looks at the impact of divorce on children and in particular on the adolescents and young adults. She covers a wide range of areas and answers those FAQs such as: Should
It may come as a big surprise to discover that you are a better parent post-divorce. Being in a toxic marriage sucks the energy right out of you – so there is less available for the children. Youngsters are smart, so may
Children do suffer from family separation unless it is handled extremely carefully. When adults divorce their world is in turmoil and so is their children’s. This is a time when the parents need to know what to do and what to say
Stacey Hart and Emma Cohn run a support program in London for children going through divorce. In this interview Stacey talks to us about children and divorce explaining how divorced parents can help children in coping with divorce and what it takes