Divorce is never an easy thing, especially for the children involved. As adults going through divorce, it’s easy to get wrapped up in our needs and we fail to see how our decisions and actions affect those around us and sometimes lose touch with their needs.
There are times in each child’s life where a change, such as divorce or moving to another community or city, can be devastating. Most times it is a young child who needs the security of their family home and school.
Many divorces take place during the summer. This timing can help families adapt to the changes ahead. But it also makes returning to school a challenge for most children. Fortunately, there are ways to ease the transition by tapping to the many resources available through the school.
That’s why it’s wise to develop a cooperative relationship with key school personnel.
The divorce of one’s parents is a memorable moment for any child not only because it is a major change, but because it is a major change in the foundation that their life has been built upon – family. Your children might have heard stories about divorce from their friends. They may have noticed that you are not getting along with your spouse, or they may have heard you arguing.
We have all heard about the difficulty children experience when they have parents who are going through a divorce. As moms, it becomes our top priority to protect our children and nurture them through this difficult time. Our expert guest blogger shares her tips to putting our children first when going through a divorce.
Feeling resistant to this idea? You’re not alone. Many divorced moms feel uncomfortable with the idea of taking time for themselves every day. Excuses such as lack of space, time or energy are common. The truth is resistance to this is really about not valuing yourself or prioritizing for your own well-being. That just won’t do if you want to have a happy and healthy life after divorce!
When your husband comes to you with his request for a divorce, you have a decision to make. Do you stay and fight for your marriage? Or do you let go? Learn what options our expert guest blogger suggests you weigh when faced with this decision.
We worry a lot about our children when we are going through divorce. As parents we want what is best for them and to make sure they know how loved they are. Our experts have provided us with a few suggestions on how to make the transition in family dynamic as easy as possible for our children.
Life as a divorced mom can be complex and challenging, but you can make it easier by mastering the art of powerful communication. As a divorced woman you will need to learn to hold your own in a variety of difficult conversations whether they are custody hearings, negotiating with your employer, dealing with a difficult ex, parenting your children alone, or even being in a new romantic relationship.
The holidays are upon us and it’s a time to have festive parties, family gatherings and tons of food and merriment. However, sometimes you feel overwhelmed and stressed during the holidays, resulting in feelings of sadness, anxiety and even depression. There are many reasons why this happens. First and foremost is that you may just be exhausted from all the planning, preparing, and family tension that sometimes increase during this time of year.