As with any relationship, stepwives go through several stages or levels of development. There is no specific time frame and one does not necessarily have to pass through each level or demonstrate every behavior. We have, however, observed a very interesting sequence of events and behaviors that usually occur as women transcend from one stage …
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When parents get a divorce, especially if there is a battle, it is almost always very traumatic for the children involved. The effects of divorce on children will depend on the gender, age and developmental stage of the child, and how bitter the fight between their parents is. Each year, over a million children …
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How, as a parent to say “no” to your child when other parents allow their kids to do ‘it’? This is a question most parents are confronted with at some point, and certainly an argument your child will argue when they want something. “Everyone else is doing it – why can’t I?”
It may seem hard to talk with teenagers about divorce. Do you feel alienated, ignored and invisible as a parent? Are you doing everything you can to communicate and still feeling ignored? Most parents will relate to moments of despair and alienation with their teenage child. Heck, most teenagers can relate to feeling like an alien …
Any single mom will agree there’s a lot of responsibility as the custodial parent raising children. At times it feels impossible and too often unappreciated, but when all is said and done the rewards far outweigh the challenges. I’m here to offer ideas, tried and true techniques and emotional support on your journey of parenting.
Loneliness after divorce sucks! Holidays alone period can suck unless you want to have ‘down’ time. Whether you share custody or not, if you have children and are not able to celebrate with them it’s depressing! After all, most holidays are all about children and family. So how can you get through the holiday alone …
How to talk to kids about divorce? How do I tell them I’m leaving? or How do I tell my child I have to move away? or How do I tell my kids there is someone else in my life? Good questions, and maybe you have more. So in order to get clear on exactly …
After divorce the beliefs you have are different than at any previous time in your life. How and when is the right time to consider dating again? If your trust has been compromised, how can you trust again? How long do you wait after divorce before getting back into the swing of things? What if, …
It is rarely an intention to plan being a single mom. Becoming pregnant and choosing to raise a child is life altering. There is no specific guide book to follow. Each and every parent is unique, as is each and every child. As we are all individual, so is the purpose of every life. At …
Feeling overwhelmed, lacking energy and letting your emotions get the best of you? I can totally relate. Day to day life as a single parent is never easy. Often we think things are awful in the marriage and you’re better off in divorce, but financially, emotionally and physically the process of getting through the days …
