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Ten Tips for Co-Parenting

May 16, 2022 By Amy Geistweidt

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Today's world presents many unnecessary stressors on children. For example, children should not have additional stress in their life from the two people they love and admire the most, their mother and father. These ten tips should help you co-parent in a more stress-free environment that will benefit not only you but more importantly will alleviate your child dealing with one less stressor in their life.  Number One - Love your children more then you dislike the other parent. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Our-Featured-Authors Tagged With: children, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Tips

A Common Pitfall of The Traditional Adversarial Divorce Can Inadvertently Push Your Children Away

April 18, 2022 By Ray Levy, Ph.D.

Children and divorce

There are some statements that therapists often hear from parents when they go through a traditional divorce. Instead of helping parents come together for the sake of their children, divorce frequently creates more disharmony and mistrust. The mental scars to the offspring cannot be overstated. Below are some of what therapists here. “My ex is poisoning my kids towards me. She is feeding them lies!” “He’s a narcissist, that is why I am divorcing him. Now he continues to try to control me … [Read more...]

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What Do Children Want and Need When Their Parents’ Divorce?

February 16, 2022 By Mary Jones

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Children need to see their parents being supportive of each other, especially during a divorce. They need to see their parents having a united front - that they are still able to communicate with each other and make decisions for them that are in their best interest. Ultimately, children need to see that they are still both their parents even though they are getting a divorce. The Children's Bill of Rights was created many years ago. It is a Bill of Rights that helps parents remember that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce and Children, Our-Featured-Authors Tagged With: children, Children's Bill of Rights, Parents' Divorce

An Open Letter to Kelly Clarkson

June 23, 2020 By Carol Mapp

Dear Kelly Clarkson, I was reading about your pending divorce with your husband.  This is probably a stressful time for you and your family.  I have appreciated your artistry over the years and was moved to reach out to you.  As a clinical social worker, I have worked with divorcing parents and their children for years and here are a few things I have learned and thought I would share just in case:   During the pendency of the divorce and after the ink dries, … [Read more...]

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Top Worries Children Have About Divorce

October 8, 2018 By Carol Mapp Leave a Comment

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The transition from married to divorce can be daunting for parents. Children may have their own worries regarding the process of divorce. The family dynamic is changing in a major way, so they may have concerns and fears regarding this major life change. Parents are well served by maintaining  a sense of security in their new situation and being aware of common worries regarding divorce.1.1.2 1. They will be poor - It is very likely that your financial situation will change after the dust … [Read more...]

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