Holidays

Christmas is for children but when Mom and Dad have separated or divorced, it can be a difficult time. I remember how difficult it was my first year after separation.…

Suchada, also known as Mama Eve, did an excellent blog about what to do when you don’t have your children for the holidays, especially for the first time. She is…

Are you dreading Christmas? Will it be your first special holiday since your separation?  Are you depressed about not having your children for New Year’s Eve, or Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or…

Summer is fast approaching. Now is the time to begin to work on your summer access schedule. Some separated families have the summer schedule set for every summer. Mom will…

Summertime… and the living is easy….or so the song goes. If you are separated, you want to make the most out of your time with the kids. It is tempting…

Scheduling summer access can be a challenge. If you are a planner, you’ll want to schedule your holidays with the children well in advance so that you can, of course, make…

Have you ever planned a great day of summer activities and then woke up to rain? It’s disappointing and upsetting. I remember planning an outdoor birthday party for my son (age…

Did you make a resolution this year to stop smoking, lose weight, reduce your debt? Or maybe you resolved that this is the year to get a divorce. The origins…

Have you been unaware of an upcoming school event (like the Christmas concert) or an extracurricular event because your spouse forgot to tell you? Isn’t it frustrating? And disappointing? It’s…