A Helpful Book Review About Step-Kids by Dr. Maker
I recently reviewed a new and helpful book by Erin Mantz, titled Hey, Who’s In My House? Stepkids Speak Out.
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Parents Guide to Helping Kids Through Divorce
The first working Monday after the holidays has been tagged as ‘Divorce Day’ in the United States and the United Kingdom, given the unusually high volume of calls to family attorneys inquiring into divorce proceedings on this day.
Collaboratively Explaining Divorce to Children
Although there is no exact or perfect way to process divorce with children, there are some general guidelines that counselors, family lawyers, and advocates recommend that are in the best interest of children.
Six Year Old Explains Emotional Needs To Divorced Parents
I recently viewed an extraordinarily powerful video of a six year old child explaining her emotional needs to her divorced parents.
Tips For Explaining Divorce To Young Children
Although there is no one correct way to support children through a divorce, as children and families are unique, most professionals do agree on general guidelines that facilitate children’s well being during and after the divorce.
Increasing Focus & Productivity During Your Divorce
Please read my article published in the Human Talent Network for effective tools and a guide on how to increase your work productivity, focus, and motivation at work during a divorce.
Investigating the Effects of Screen Time on Children
Screen time has also become the primary source of information and entertainment for children.
How is Social & Academic Pressure Affecting Our Children?
Are children really thriving when their primary focus is achievement and performance? Is it healthy for us to be pushing our children to measure themselves primarily through wealth and educational status?
Can We Create Happiness?
A colleague asked an important question: What is happiness and is it important to be happy? Although a range of sociocultural, spiritual, and religious definitions of happiness exist, I would like to turn to the rapidly growing field of Positive Psychology for some answers.
Tips for Co-Parenting Through a Divorce
Parents with children who are going through a divorce often struggle with the details of schedules, plans, and choices, as they search for a system that will work best for their child/children.