This post is part of a series about divorce and kids. Catch up on Part 1: Beginning the Process and Part 2: Telling Your Child about the Divorce. For the third post in this series, I’m sharing fifteen tips for how to handle the period after the divorce, when you, your ex, and your kids are […]
Continue Reading... 1 Comment.This post is part of a series on divorce and kids. Catch up on this series by reading the first post in this series, Part 1: Before the Divorce, here. For the second post in this series, I’m sharing eight tips to utilize when you are ready to tell your kids about your divorce. This is […]
Continue Reading... 6 Comments.Making the decision to get a divorce is tough. Making the decision to divorce with kids is even tougher. This is the first post in a series about how to help your child when you and your partner decide to divorce. In this post, I’m sharing seven steps for how to handle the pre-divorce period: […]
Continue Reading... 2 Comments.I have a lot of parents who ask me for recommendations on books to read on how to best help their children while they are going through a divorce. Before now, I didn’t have one I could wholeheartedly recommend. I’ve probably read at least 6 or 7 books that I was just not that impressed […]
Continue Reading... 1 Comment.What’s more important than getting homework done? The answer to this is your relationship with your child. The connection you have with your child is more important than their schoolwork, regardless of their age or grade level. Before you start talking about how competitive the world is or calling me crazy, keep reading. First of […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.Valentine’s Day seems to be one of the most polarizing holidays for people. There are those who love it and look forward to it every year. Others dislike it, especially if they have recently split with their partner or feel a sense of obligation around it. No matter what your own feelings are, you have […]
Continue Reading... 16 Comments.You’ve plugged the outlets, gotten rid of the poisonous cleaning products, and locked up the alcohol and medications. You try to do everything you can to keep your child healthy and out of harm’s way. But have you considered all kinds of safety? The examples above are all about physical safety, which is where we […]
Continue Reading... 40 Comments.Parents often ask me if and when they should give their child a cell phone. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question since each family’s needs are different and each child’s maturity is also different. However, there are important things you can consider to help you make a decision that’s best for your family. […]
Continue Reading... 8 Comments.Time for another book review! Because I’ve done a few posts recently on depression, I decided to stick with that theme for this book review. Today I’m reviewing: Raising a Moody Child: How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar Disorder by Mary A. Fristad, PhD, and Jill S. Goldberg Arnold, PhD Based on reader feedback, […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.One piece of improving mental health that sometimes gets overlooked is diet. A healthy diet is important for anyone who wants optimal mental health, but especially for children, whose brains and bodies are developing and in need of the proper mix of nutrients. Most parents would agree that they want to feed their child the […]
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