Divorce can leave the children feeling confused and unsure of what is going to happen next. However, as you navigate the emotional and financial turbulence that comes with the divorce, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle you need to work out is creating a...
The school that a child attends can have a profound impact on their future. The curriculum at the institution determines what they learn, and the relationships that they establish at school can influence their opportunities for years to come. From the colleges they...
If you are going through a divorce, you may be dreaming of your next vacation. Yet, if you share children with your spouse, you’ll need to do more than just think about taking a break. You need to start planning for your vacations in specific ways. From now on, you...
Splitting up from your child’s other parent is a major step, but it’s often in everyone’s best interests. As you start to navigate life as a single parent, you should ensure that you continue to do what’s best for the children. There are a few mistakes that you should...
You’re certainly not obligated to tell your child’s teacher about your divorce, and you can keep it to yourself if you would like. Many people don’t want to bring this up because it makes them feel uncomfortable or they just think of it as a personal subject. That...
If your co-parent is regularly late with their court-ordered child support payments or never manages to pay the full amount they owe, it can be extremely frustrating. More importantly, it can affect your and your child’s well-being. If a parent can afford to pay (or...
It’s a challenge for all parents to determine what electronics their kids can have as they get older and how much access they’re allowed to the myriad content available at the touch of a finger. For parents who are no longer together, these things can become a...
The school year is when co-parents need to be especially effective in their communication. There are so many things going on during the school year, from parent-teacher conferences to soccer games, that it can be challenging to stay on top of everything if you're not...
Virtual visitation is a tactic by which parents communicate with their kids digitally. Instead of stopping by the house for an evening, for instance, they may just spend an hour talking on Skype or FaceTime. This can also include things like instant messaging, emails,...
It is your duty as a parent to protect your child. You may think your child could be hurt by knowing their parents are no longer together. Instead, your child may be hurt more by not knowing. Sudden shifts in their lives can stunt their emotional growth. Here is what...
