Divorce and separation will be one of the most challenging things that you’ll go through in life. Its ugly, its confronting and we usually stay in relationships longer than we should in order to avoid the discomfort. The following section describes some classic signs and behaviours to look out for to help you decide …
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1. Split the cost of back-to-school stationary 2. Drop the children off together on the first day of school 3. If your ex can’t be there take a photo for them 4. Let your children’s teachers know who is who in your blended family 5. Use the OurFamilyWizard app to diarise school events 6. Attend …
Everyone has someone on their Facebook feed who only posts negative and depressing messages..DON’T BE THAT PERSON. Before you type your troubles away on social media please ask yourself the following: * Could this post get me in trouble? Am I slandering my ex? Name calling? Exposing sensitive information? Publicly threatening him or her? * …
Too many times in the midst of divorce, unresolved anger takes over a person’s behaviour and they become something that they usually are not. This can happen to the nicest of people; no one is free from the temptation of hurting their ex or soon-to-be-ex as much as, if not more than, they have already …
Divorce or a breakdown of a cohabitation relationship is an extremely emotional process. While divorce is a personal matter the emotional impact can spill over into the workplace suddenly making it a public affair. There are so many unknowns about divorce that people are often confused, filled with fear and unsure of how to navigate …
Here’s how to handle it when your child is 0 – 5 years old. * What you need to watch for – signs of distress include fear, anger and emotional instability which could be displayed as clinginess, anxiety, whinging or irritability. Your toddler may also go backwards in terms of their development or start waking …
It’s impossible to avoid conflict completely, but you can learn to control it. Here are nine useful tips for reducing the harmful effects of conflict during and after divorce. There are several things parents can do to protect their children from conflict and reduce the harmful effects of long-term conflict during and after divorce. Some …
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You are not alone. No matter where you are on your personal journey through separation and divorce the challenges and emotional highs and lows take their toll. Everyone faces bad reactions. Let’s run through the main reasons. After reading this article review the green text. Write down the key things that resonate for you and …
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What is the role of a Parenting Plan? 1. Is a default agreement if parents cannot agree; 2. Establishes a pattern and consistency; 3. Assures fairness and/or consideration for each parent. So, what are the benefits of a Parenting Plan? • The child(ren)’s best interests are put first; • The parenting plan is unique, devised …
