5 Dating Tips After A Gray Divorce
If you were ranking the most stressful life events a person could experience, divorce would likely be near the top. We’d argue that dating after said divorce is right up there as well, particularly after a gray divorce. A term coined for divorces among persons 50 and older, gray divorce has actually nearly doubled in […]
5 Co-Parenting Communication Tips To Save Your Sanity
Let’s be real, in most cases communication of any kind can be strained for divorced couples. But when you add in the level of regular back and forth needed to co-parent, things can go off the rails quickly. Which can impact not only you and your ex but the children as well, if you let it. […]
2022 Goal Setting With Your Co-Parent Copilot
New year, now co-parenting you? As we reflect on the past year and plan for the next, most of us go through a similar checklist. Am I doing enough for my health? Am I where I want to be professional? Am I where I want to be personally? And for those of us who are […]
How To Spring Clean Your Life From Narcissistic Abusers
It’s the time of year when we start our spring cleaning, but there’s no reason it should just be limited to the stuff in our closets and garage, especially if there is a narcissistic abuser in your life. You can (and should) kick them to the curb, too! Here are the signs of narcissistic abuse […]
Cohab Outlines (What To Know About Summer Living)
Summer is a time that’s supposed to be relaxed and easy; when we enjoy the sun, the warmth, and the company of those we love. But if you’re just beginning to live with your one and only, it’s important to set some ground rules before things get too heated to handle. Check out these cohabitation […]
6 Back-To-School Co-Parenting Tips
Hooray, back to school is finally here! For parents, it’s a magical time where routine reappears, boredom complaints go silent and all-day snacking is no more! Your kids, on the other hand, likely aren’t quite as thrilled. And they may be a bit anxious about the co-parenting schedule changes the new school year brings, too. […]
Celebrating National New Friends Day With A How-To For Friendship After Divorce
They say you can never have too many friends. Aside from simply the fact that human beings are social creatures, friendships are good for you in many ways, including boosting happiness, reducing stress, and helping you cope in hard times. According to the Mayo Clinic, having strong social support even reduces the risk for everything from […]
Newly Single: How To Have A Happy Valentine’s Day After Divorce
Of all the first holidays after a divorce, Valentine’s Day is arguably the most difficult. No doubt all the advertising and social media with lovey-dovey couples are painful to see. But the fact remains that a holiday celebrating love isn’t exclusive to just the romantic kind. The love you have for your friends, family, children, […]
Modern Family Prep For The Holidays
There’s a reason most of our holiday celebrations are about as far from a Norman Rockwell painting as you can get – the family unit has evolved. Today’s modern family encompasses extended family members, single parents, gay parents, and adopted children, not to often mention a mix of races, ethnicities, and religious beliefs. This means […]
Co-Parenting Over The Holidays: 5 Creative Gift Ideas For Your Ex-Spouse From Your Kids
Co-parenting is tough any time of year, but during the holidays the stress level and emotion can leave exes spreading more bah humbug than Christmas cheer. One of the most difficult tasks, particularly if you have younger children, is helping them with gifts for said ex. Lump of coal, anyone? Realistically you know you’ve got […]
