Navigating Parenting Divorce: Essential Tips for Supporting Your Kids
Understanding the Impact of Divorce on Children Children may experience feelings of confusion, sadness, uncertainty, and fear about the future. The quality of the relationship between co-parents can have a strong influence on the mental and emotional well-being of children. Kids whose divorced parents have a cooperative relationship are more likely to develop a positive […]
Rediscovering Strength: A Life Coach’s Guide for Divorced Moms Embracing Independence
There’s a quiet shock that comes with the Shift, that sacred turning point when life rearranges itself. One minute, you’re part of a parenting team. The next, you’re the sole adult running the house, raising the kids, and trying to hold it all together. This independence as a single mom can feel overwhelming at first, […]
Communicating with Care: A Guide to Protecting Children During Divorce
Separation and divorce are often accompanied by intense emotions, difficult decisions, and complex legal and financial matters. For children and youth caught in the midst of this process, these changes can feel overwhelming. While parents may focus on navigating their own struggles, it is crucial to remember that children are significantly impacted by how their […]
3 Tips for Parents When Dealing with Your Child’s Behavior Changes After a Visit With The Other Parent
How to Talk to Your Child After Visiting With the Other Parent Whenever you’re sharing custody and working on co-parenting with your ex, particularly in a high-conflict situation, your kids might come home with stories, complaints and feelings that get your back up and make you want to jump to their defense and your own […]
Parenting As a Solo Parent: Managing Boredom and Exhaustion
Beneath the surface of seemingly never-ending daily tasks, single parents face even more unique stressors. The overwhelm that comes with managing finances, household maintenance, children’s needs, professional development, and personal care can lead anyone to start to break down. A solo parent is at higher risk for Single Parent Stress Syndrome, yet there are ways […]
Unique Challenges for Men in a Co-Parenting Relationship
A Woman’s Perspective on Men’s Silent Struggles It may seem weird to have a woman writing an article about the challenges men face when going through a divorce, but during my past nine years as a Co-Parenting Specialist I have really seen what they face up front and close and been able to put myself […]