One thing that can negatively affect children is a situation in which their parents don’t get along. With a divorce, the idea is to separate two people who are no longer in a positive relationship. Then, the hope is that they can work together to raise their children...
Month: October 2020
Navigating the first holiday season after your divorce
Your divorce was finalized late last summer. You and your children have still been adjusting to a new normal. Now, the holidays are approaching, and you know things won’t be the same. You won’t have custody of your children on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Eve. You...
Can a divorce actually be good for my kids?
Many people in unhappy marriages delay or resist divorce because they believe that it will negatively affect their children. Therefore, they may choose to stay in an unhappy or even toxic situation because they believe that their sacrifice will benefit their children...
The role of the other parent when adopting your sibling’s kids
Being an aunt or uncle can be a profound and joyful experience. You have this intense bond with a child who might share obvious physical traits with you, your sibling or your parents. You get to help support both child and parent, which can sometimes mean stepping...
How much does it cost to raise a child?
Married parents often don’t sit down and think about the actual costs of raising a child. They're conscious about many of those costs because they’re spending their money to meet them, but they don’t sit down and chart it all out. This can lead to some confusion when...
Do you have the answers for your children’s tough questions?
Your children have no choice but to go through a divorce with you. They may have many concerns, though, that you need to have answers for. Your guidance is important as they learn to adapt to what’s happening to them and how their family is changing. Children often...