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By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC As a divorced parent you owe it to your children to diligently watch their behavior, listen to their conversations and be aware of any changes that may be due to challenges related to the divorce. Children can adapt well to life after divorce....
By Amanda Lin Having two places to call home can cause confusion and be a major adjustment to children. This is especially true when a family is going through a separation or divorce. Sharing custody and moving into a new household can severely change a child’s...
We all know the divorce rate is high, though it’s thankfully not as high as the 50% we often hear. It’s actually lower but the exact number varies depending on the study. Since divorce is still a common problem and grey divorce (among people over age 50) is on the...
To many parents seeking divorce, the final divorce decree can be a very welcome relief from stress and anxiety. The divorce process often emphasizes tension between spouses, and the hassle of attending court hearings or lawyer meetings can cause significant fissures...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Forgiving others and yourself is infinitely terrifying yet necessary for achieving healthy relationships. It’s about being willing to acknowledge that you are capable of being wounded and able to risk exposing yourself. It also means that...
Lisa Gabardi, Ph.D., LLC Sharing the news with your children that you and their other parent are divorcing, moving into two homes, and living separately can create great angst and worry. What to say? What not to say? As parents, you want to protect your children from...
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Deciding whether to divorce is a tough, complex and controversial subject. There are no right or wrong answers … nor are there any simplistic black and white solutions. I am sharing my own perspective, based on my own personal choices. I...
Divorce is a tricky thing for all parties involved. However, many times parents are so focused on their own needs that they forget about their children’s needs. In some cases, they may try to vie for the attention of their kids by purchasing large gifts or using them...
When we think holidays, we think magical time of year for children. But, when it comes to children of divorce - - not so fast. For far too many of these children, holidays mean split loyalties, guilt, sadness and regret. Why split loyalties? Even if children have no...
By Amanda Wilks Nothing can be quite as devastating to one's self-esteem as a divorce. No matter how amicable a parting is or the conditions under which it happens, moving past such a monumental part of one's life comes with a bevy of lifestyle changes to adapt to and...
Daughters of Divorce
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