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...
Co-Parenting
How parents can better support their children during divorce
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...
The pitfalls of discussing your co-parent with your kids
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...
The risk of staying together for your children
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...
To minimize a child’s emotions on transfer days, check your own
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...
2 risks of negative talk about a co-parent in front of your children
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...
How to find common ground to start co-parenting together
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....
How should you talk to your teenage children about your divorce?
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....
Can you be friends with a co-parent even if you’re not together?
Every relationship is different, and this includes co-parenting relationships. There is no formula that is guaranteed to work for every single parenting team. Post-divorce, it can be tricky to adjust and get along with your co-parent, but it’s essential that you at...
Tips for resolving child custody matters
Child custody matters can be very tense to work through when parents don’t see eye-to-eye. It’s all too easy to allow the stress of the situation to get the best of you and lead you to become angry, but this isn’t what’s best for the children. Any parent who’s going...