Kids coparenting and single parents consists of dozens of articles about divorce, specifically pertaining to kids, coparenting and living life as single parents.
One of the first things I often hear from parents getting divorced is: “I’m worried about the kids. I don’t want them to be affected by this.” And yet, despite the best intentions, children often end up feeling like they’re in the middle of their parents’ divorce. Why? Because parents don’t have the co-parenting tools … Read more
Kids often have a lot of trouble coping with their parents’ divorce. This is partially because of the changes they have to deal with, but it can also be because of their troubled thoughts and worries related to the divorce. Here are some thoughts on divorce, kids and what they’re worried about. Knowing what they … Read more
As summer draws to a close, you might find yourself navigating a variety of transitions—camp ends, family vacations, and, of course, the start of a new school year. That’s a lot of change, anxiety and stress over just a few weeks. These shifts can heighten anxiety for everyone—parents and children alike—especially for neurodiverse children … Read more
What is a single mom? I think it can mean something different for everyone. I never planned to be a single mom, but at 34, I found myself divorced and trying to figure out how I was going to be the parent I had dreamed of being now that I was on my own. The … Read more
Divorce and College. Two words that are both equally hard to manage on their own without much research, guidance and support. But what happens when you are divorced or getting divorced and at the same time, your children are approaching or even already in their college years? The combination can feel overwhelming. In this article, … Read more
I can spot them really easily. I’m talking about single dads. I guess it’s because I’ve been divorced for so long, I just have a sixth sense. Usually, single dads have a very lovable way about them. You can see a combination of stress, pride and of course love in how they interact with their … Read more
Starting a new relationship while co-parenting can feel like stepping into uncharted waters—especially when the waves of the past haven’t fully settled. Add to that the unpredictable tides of a new partner’s expectations, your child’s emotional needs, and your co-parent’s reactions, and the journey can quickly become choppy. But here’s the key. The idea of … Read more
Divorce stress and anxiety is to be expected. But things can get a lot more stressful if you are dealing with a challenging co-parent. Balancing the responsibilities of raising a child with another person, who may have different parenting styles and perspectives isn’t easy. Here is what one woman going through a divorce wrote to … Read more
I met a policeman recently, who happens to be a great example of how to be your best self in divorce. This man went through a divorce 8 years ago and his youngest child just turned 18 after graduating high school. His child support orders are through. Over! He never has to pay his wife … Read more
I’ve had several different careers over the course of my professional life. Most of the work has been challenging and enjoyable, some jobs were easy and fun, a couple paid well but were unfulfilling, a couple paid horrible but were fun, and one job I had was unbearable, meaning I cried every morning because I … Read more
I’m a divorce mediator, which means I often work with couples who wish to be amicable and to sustain and enhance their ability to co-parent their children. On the other end of the divorce spectrum is something that is heartbreaking, full of pain, terribly selfish and so harmful: alienation of a child from a parent. … Read more
What is a guardian ad litem? In Illinois family law matters involving children, the concept of the best interest of the child is at the heart of everything. An ideal situation is one in which both parents are able to come to an quick and easy agreement as to what is in the best for … Read more
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