This is the final part of a three part post. Click here for part 1 (Raising Children of Divorce – Need to be excluded from divorce matters) and Part 2 (Children of divorce need a conflict free environment). Finally, children of divorce need
When parents are going through divorce or relationship breakdown, they invariably seek that their children’s time is shared equally. Dividing time may feel fair to the parents but is not going to always feel fair to the children. The best way to approach making
A relationship between two parents does not stop after the divorce papers and parenting plan are signed. Recognize that the co-parenting relationship is a process which evolves into something different in the post-divorce period. Serena is divorced with two young daughters and
Travelling to South America is doable with youngsters, when staying in a central location and taking day trips. My young sons and I stayed in Cuzco, Peru and took excursions to must-see attractions nearby. My travel agent arranged for a packaged trip
There are tricks to packing for a holiday to make life easier, whether going alone or with the kids. My sons and I usually only have carry on, and in order to do this we have perfected a few practices. We save
Heather Brown, family mediator and behavioural mentor, speaks to us about contact centres. For 7 years, Heather was manager of two contact centres and having had enquiries about contact centers in and around the UK, I couldn’t think of anyone better to ask
There are ways to explore exotic locales or places closer to home and not break the bank. The Travel Bug is in our family’s DNA, so I had to learn some financial shortcuts to make this possible. I am in a group
It may not seem like a relaxing holiday with a baby in tow – but with a little pre-planning it can be rewarding for all. Having a trip with a limited itinerary, such as a beach holiday worked well for us. My
These suggestions for great holidays after divorce are from a kid’s point of view. Shop around for holiday destinations for children with an affordable deal and have a fantastic adventure. Singapore is clean, easy to get around with a plethora of attractions
A holiday on a cruise ship can be just the way to tick all of the boxes for fun, adventure, and family time while keeping to a strict budget. I started cruising when my sons were two and six and we have
Trust your gut instinct when negotiating shared care. If supervised visitation is warranted – then speak up. Your child’s safety is paramount, especially when there is a narcissistic parent who is focused on themselves. An eminent psychologist told me that narcissism was the
After a divorce or separation, one important thing to consider is the impact on your family’s sleeping patterns. Getting a divorce with children may involve numerous hours of lost sleep. To mark National Bed Month 2015, we’re looking at how a relationship