co-parenting

Do I Tell My Children About My Ex's Affair?

Divorce is hard enough, but when infidelity is involved, the emotional toll on both spouses and their children can be exponentially higher.

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The Dangers of Putting Your Ex Down in Front of Children

Separation and divorce can be emotionally charged, leading some individuals to express their frustrations by putting their ex-spouse down, especially in front of their children. However, this harmful behavior can have lasting negative consequences for both the children and the co-parenting relationship. In this blog, we will explore the dangers of speaking negatively about one's ex-partner in front of children and highlight the importance of fostering a healthy co-parenting dynamic during and after separation.

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The Bitterness of Divorce: Toxic for Mental Health and Children's Well-being

Divorce is a challenging life event that can evoke a range of emotions, from sadness and disappointment to anger and resentment. It's not uncommon for bitterness to permeate the process, especially when conflicts and disagreements are at the forefront. However, it is crucial to recognize the detrimental effects that bitterness in divorce can have on mental health, both for the individuals going through it and for their children. In this blog, we'll explore the toxic nature of bitterness during divorce and shed light on its impact on the well-being of everyone involved.

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Co-parenting with Someone of a Different Faith

Divorce is never easy, especially when parents have different faiths. However, it’s important to remember that your children’s well-being should always be the top priority. Here are some tips for co-parenting when parents divorce and have different faiths.

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What is Custody?

Given its negative connotation and confusion, the term “custody” has been replaced with “decision-making responsibility”. Decision-making responsibility refers to the parental right to make the major decisions in your child’s life: education; health; culture, language, religion and spirituality; and significant extra-curricular activities. You and your co-parent can come up with your own parenting arrangements through mediation or collaborative process. When you do, make sure you put them in writing in a separation agreement or parenting plan, so as to avoid any miscommunication or future conflict.

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“Zealous Advocacy” can Kill: Another Child Lost a Parent to Suicide

Compelling research has long-established the irreparable damage of going to court. No one ever wins! And, no amount of court “wins” will ever compensate for the damage to families’ relationships, emotional, financial and mental health. And, yet, many family lawyers push clients into the direction of court.

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How to Create a Child-Focused Parenting Plan in Mediation

In mediation, parents can discuss their shared parenting values and how best to support their children together in both homes. Unlike any other process available to separating/divorcing families, mediation allows co-parents the most control in creating a parenting plan that is unique to their children’s needs.

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Separation and Children's Transitions Between Homes

When a family separates, one of the biggest adjustments is having the children transition between homes. The following are tips and resources from some of the leading child-psychologists on how to help children feel comfortable with having two places to call home.

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How To Manage Conflict: Strategies that Work

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, “interparental conflict adversely affects children’s emotional, behavioral, social, academic, and intergenerational relationship development.” It comes as no surprise that, when stressful life events, such as divorce or separation are added into the mix, managing interparental conflict can become an even more difficult task. Grounded in existing research, the strategies below can help navigate and even improve interparental conflict, especially when families experience divorce or separation.

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