Divorce and Special Needs Children
Parents facing divorce usually worry about how their children will deal with the emotional repercussions of a divorce. Parents of a special needs child may worry even more. Studies suggest that the divorce rate for parents of disabled children is about 80%. This...A ‘Gray Divorce” Can Upend Your Retirement Plans
Michele Singletary, a columnist for the Washington Post, wrote the following column on September 11, 2024. Michelle Singletary is one of my favorite financial gurus as she delves into many of the financial problems that vex us and is very direct about how to help us help ourselves.
Mindful Co-Parenting – Importance of Mindfulness Tools
So, what does mindful co-parenting look like? Mindful co-parenting may be supported by some form of mindfulness meditation or it can simply mean paying attention. Attention equals intention. When we’re paying attention to our body, thoughts, and feelings we’re more likely to be attuned to our intention to be a good co-parent.
3 Types of Co-Parenting to Kick Off Summer
Here come the summer months, when it is time to make or revise scheduling plans and decisions with your co-parent. This usually involves a shift in the parenting schedule, a vacation week or two, and coordinating summer activities and camps. It takes collaboration, communication, and sharing of responsibility to support your child during this time. Depending on the type of co-parenting relationship you have developed, you will handle this transition in different ways.