Miscellaneous
Divorce: Be Grateful
Nov 23rd
Expressing gratitude can be a life-changer and it’s so easy. You can simply say out loud what you’re grateful for or you can keep a gratitude journal in which you write them down. Naming what you’re grateful for can be a wonderful bedtime practice with your children. Each night, before bed, just take turns sharing [...]
Divorce and Back-to-School
Aug 27th
Transitioning back into a ‘regular’ school routine can be stressful for parents and kids. Try to minimize other changes and stresses during this time so you and your children can ease back into a consistent routine.
Divorce Thoughts on Father’s Day
Jun 19th
If you’re separated or divorced, be flexible and generous with your schedule when it comes to special days like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day and birthdays.
Divorce: No Sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? No Problem!
Feb 6th
Valentine’s Day is about love. There’s no rule that says it has to be about romantic love. Ignore the media hype and all the money-making crap everywhere, and make this day about love for you and your kids.
Chuck those New Year’s Resolutions!
Jan 6th
Hello 2011!! I’m glad you’re here. I think it’s going to be a great year of new beginnings, new experiences, new relationships and new ways of doing things. And to let in all the new stuff, we’re going to need to let go of some old stuff. This means cleaning up the areas of your [...]
Co-parenting: Sharing Holidays and Birthdays
Nov 21st
The holiday season is upon us, starting with Thanksgiving in a few days. Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and I want to share with you one of the things that I am so incredibly grateful for in my life. I am grateful for the relationship I have with my ex-husband and his wife. [...]
Co-Parents: Every-day Superheroes
Nov 3rd
This Halloween showed me what true superheroes are, and there’s no costume needed. They’re people who have made a conscious choice to come together in peace and partnership to co-parent their children. I grew up watching and wanting to be Wonder Woman. In fact, I even had Wonder Woman Underoos. If you’re in your thirties [...]
Divorce: Is Happiness A Choice?
Aug 19th
Divorced Happily Ever After. That’s the name of my business and I get a lot of remarks on it, along with some laughter. I’ll admit, it is a bit provocative. But that’s kind of the point. See, I’m tired of all the negativity surrounding divorce. I’m not saying there aren’t a lot of negative things [...]
Divorce: School Technology Needs to Get With the Times
Jun 25th
what about situations where the divorced parents aren’t so chummy? Do you think the parent getting the phone calls is ever gonna bother letting their ex know about the school play or the meet-your-new-teacher night? No. And then when that other parent doesn’t show up, how does the child feel?
Handling Everything Yourself After Divorce
Apr 3rd
…it can be tough when you’re living by yourself, running a household, working, and being a parent. There are times you might feel overwhelmed. After divorce, moms often struggle with handling home repairs, yard work, car repairs and things you don’t think of like moving something large or heavy to or from the attic. Dads often struggle with staying on top of the laundry, the grocery shopping, the meal planning, the school activities & homework, and other household chores.
