Divorce
Who You Callin' Blended?
What stepfamilies themselves, as well as the best family therapists, have known for years, is that the standard of blending is just plain wrong. It not only misrepresents the reality of life for all the players in a remarriage with children; the concept is also unrealistic and harmful to stepfamilies and individual stepfamily members.
Blended Families: Do's and Dont's
Are you contemplating blending two families together? Are you planning on marrying someone with children? If so, check out the ideas in the article "Blended Families: Do's and Dont's". They just may help you create a more satisfying and nurturing blended family.
Reclaiming Desire
QUESTION
Dear Sexperts,
Why do so many mothers lose desire, and how can they reclaim it?Divorce: How To Help Your Children
No matter what you may think about divorce. No matter what you may feel about divorce. No matter what your situation or experience, life will change for you and your children. Follow these guidelines of how you can help them cope.
Dos And Don'ts -- Guidelines for Divorced parents to live by
Here is a handy list of dos and don'ts that can help you and your children get through your divorce.
New Holiday Traditions After Divorce
So you think you're moving along and adapting to your new split-family living situation. Then what do you spy on your calendar? Thanksgiving doesn't fall on Tuesday? It doesn't fall on Saturday, Sunday or Monday either. What can you do to make split-family living better during the holidays?
Transitioning Tuesdays: Smooth Transitions for Divorced Parents
"Doing the kid shuffle." Today it means helping them cope with living in two homes with two sets of rules, and often two sets of belongings. Here are ten ways you can help your child cope with this split-family living lifestyle:
Parenting Apart: Coping with Visitation and Your Baby
It's no one's dream to be a single parent, but since half of all marriages do end in divorce and at least as many unmarried couples break up, single parenting is reality for many mothers. Arranging visitation is easiest if you remain flexible and patient.
Blended Families: Do's and Dont's
A few months into their efforts to create a positive blended family experience, they realized it wasn't working. Strained relationships, marriage stress, and conflict abounded. Sadly, much of the family tension that existed was preventable.
Parenting Apart: Coping with Visitation and Your Baby
It's no one's dream to be a single parent, but since half of all marriages do end in divorce and at least as many unmarried couples break up, single parenting is reality for many mothers. Arranging visitation is easiest if you remain flexible and patient.
Becca's Day in Court
In 1992 I met the wrong guy. I never dreamed of the years that would follow. It was 1993 and I was 16 pregnant with no self-esteem, but my parents supported me.
Divorce: How To Help Your Children
No matter what you may think about divorce. No matter what you may feel about divorce. No matter what your situation or experience, life will change for you and your children. Follow these guidelines of how you can help them cope.
Dos And Don'ts -- Guidelines for Divorced parents to live by
Here is a handy list of dos and don'ts that can help you and your children get through your divorce.
Ten Tips to Help Dads Stay Connected to Their Kids After Divorce
I often hear from women concerning their husband's kids from a prior relationship. They notice that Dads who don't live with their kids find it challenging to stay connected, and describe the difficulties of integrating these kids into the family when they come to visit.
My Boyfriend's Children Don't Want to Be With Him
I am concerned that my boyfriend doesn't spend enough time with his children. At times we have discussions about this topic, and he states that they don't like him, and that they are always crying for their mothers.
New Holiday Traditions After Divorce
So you think you're moving along and adapting to your new split-family living situation. Then what do you spy on your calendar? Thanksgiving doesn't fall on Tuesday? It doesn't fall on Saturday, Sunday or Monday either. What can you do to make split-family living better during the holidays?
Transitioning Tuesdays: Smooth Transitions for Divorced Parents
"Doing the kid shuffle." Today it means helping them cope with living in two homes with two sets of rules, and often two sets of belongings. Here are ten ways you can help your child cope with this split-family living lifestyle:
Reclaiming Desire
QUESTION
Dear Sexperts,
Why do so many mothers lose desire, and how can they reclaim it?
- Be A Support Person for a Child of Divorce
- Becca's Day in Court
- Blended Families: Do's and Dont's
- Blended Families: Do's and Dont's
- Divorce: How To Help Your Children
- Dos And Don'ts -- Guidelines for Divorced parents to live by
- My Boyfriend's Children Don't Want to Be With Him
- New Holiday Traditions After Divorce
- Parenting Apart: Coping with Visitation and Your Baby
- Reclaiming Desire
- Ten Tips to Help Dads Stay Connected to Their Kids After Divorce
- Transitioning Tuesdays: Smooth Transitions for Divorced Parents
- Who You Callin' Blended?
