Your Independence Day Declaration: 5 Tips to Stay Healthy Right After Divorce
If you’re recently divorced, Independence Day may take on an additional meaning, particularly if it was a contentious process. You may feel as if you’ve just won your own freedom. But that doesn’t mean the battles you’ve fought haven’t taken their toll or that you aren’t still healing. But to truly be free and ready […]
Tips for Summer Co-Parenting Planning
Summer is here and the kids are on break which should mean your own break from the school-year scheduling hassles, right? Not necessarily if you’re divorced and co-parenting with your ex. In fact, you may be facing even more stress as you navigate a schedule that has more options – camps, vacations, sports to name […]
How to Celebrate Dad When You Are Divorced This Father’s Day
The marriage may now be finished, but chances are you and your ex are just getting started when it comes to the new reality of navigating holidays with your children. Trust us, it can be done successfully! With Father’s Day coming up soon, we think it’s the perfect time to learn how to honor the […]
Divorce Party Yay or Nay?
Yes, there is such a thing as a divorce party. They are becoming increasingly popular, actually. While it may seem unusual to celebrate the end of a marriage, most cultures do honor major life events such as birthdays, graduations and even funerals. As such, maybe it’s not so strange after all to commemorate what was […]
What to Do When You Realize You’re Married to a Narcissist
It may have started as a fairy tale, but now you’re wondering if your prince charming (or princess) is actually a narcissist. Don’t beat yourself up for missing the signs. Likely there were few, if any, because unfortunately narcissists can be charming, full of romantic gestures, and know exactly how to make their partner feel […]
Divorcing a Narcissist or No? Learn How Uncommon this Common Label Really Is.
The narcissist label is commonly used these days when relationships begin to unravel. But, is your ex a true narcissist or just a run of the mill jerk? What you may not realize is that narcissism is actually a personality disorder. However, according to the Cleveland Clinic it’s pretty uncommon – up to only 5% […]
4 Fun and Easy Activities for Blended Families to Grow Closer
This year for Mother’s Day, we are celebrating everything that mothers do to hold their families close together. Mothers of blended families have to work especially hard, sometimes bridging cultures and vastly different ages to create a new family unit. It can sometimes be challenging to come up with activities to bring everyone in a […]
5 Tips to Resolve Disputes with a Narcissist (from a Certified Divorce Specialist)
Regardless of whether your ex has actually been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) or exhibits similar traits, you know how easily even everyday disagreements can escalate and how futile your attempts at rational discussion can seem. So, when it comes to complex issues such as divorce, child custody, child support or spousal support you […]
It’s Mother’s Day – Tips for Navigating the Day as a Blended Family
There are many things that change after a divorce, and how you manage the holidays is a major one. Blended Families are even more challenged during holiday times. With Mother’s Day upon us, managing the stress that can come with the expectations and communications between families is important. Fortunately, there are some things that you […]
5 Tips for Ex Husbands To Navigate Mother’s Day For Your Kids Mom
So you are divorced and it’s almost Mother’s Day, you may be wondering what to do for your ex? It is difficult for newly divorced parents to navigate this new territory, and it’s a situation a large portion of the population has to deal with.I think we can agree that although you’re no longer together, […]