While it is normal for parents to feel emotionally drained and lonely after a divorce, the situation might be harder for kids. Apart from feeling sad and low about the separation, children are at greater risk of developing clinical depression. The symptoms of...
The decision to divorce will typically lead to negative experiences for a couple’s children. Children often experience depression and anxiety, as well as reduced self-esteem when their family situation changes abruptly. The potential harm to their mental health and...
When it comes to co-parenting, open communication, and collaboration are essential for the well-being of children. However, there are times when too much communication can become detrimental. Here, you can learn why discussing your co-parent’s shortcomings with your...
Many parents think that their marriage should last until their children are old enough to leave the house. In theory, parents hope that staying together will benefit their children’s growth -- or, at least, avoid unnecessary upsets and stress on developing minds. For...
Your children will eventually learn that you’re going through a divorce. However, breaking the news to them can be difficult. As you prepare for the divorce process, you may need to consider the following tips for when you talk to your children about your divorce:...
If you and your co-parent are sharing custody of your child after separation and divorce, you’re likely both good – or at least responsible – parents. That doesn’t make transitions of your child between homes any easier. These transitions can be difficult emotionally...
Marriages typically end because spouses have disputes or deep-seated differences that they cannot overcome. The divorce process often leads to intense negative emotions and a complete destruction of the amicable bond between former spouses. Some couples can simply...
Couples generally separate or divorce because their relationship is no longer healthy or functional. Spouses and non-marital romantic partners often recognize that they no longer have a positive dynamic and prefer to move on to a more positive living arrangement....
Children do not always perceive divorce the same way that adults do. This is one of the reasons that divorce experts will often tell parents they need to stress exactly how much they love their children. They also need to tell the children that they did not cause the...
Breaking the news to your children that you and your spouse are getting divorced can be truly difficult, especially if the news is not something they are expecting. There’s no right or wrong way to have this conversation and it’s not easy to know exactly what to say....