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15 Common Discipline Mistake Divorced Parents Make
Divorcing parents want to support their kids and minimize pain. But being a good parent sometimes means taking unpopular positions. And what if you don't have a cooperative co-parent who supports your philosophy? In this episode of their podcast, Kate and Jane offer...
Disciplining Children During Divorce Part 1: Punishment vs. Consequence
"Now that we're splitting up, should I be softer on the kids or keep doing things the old way?" "Should my ex and I try to have the same rules?" "What if my ex undermines me with the kids?" Deciding how and when to discipline our kids during the emotional maelstrom of...
Repartnering: How Can I Avoid Making the Same Mistake Twice?
Divorcing parents want to support their kids and minimize pain. But being a good parent sometimes means taking unpopular positions. And what if you don't have a cooperative co-parent who supports your philosophy? In this episode of their podcast, Kate and Jane offer...
No One Understands How Hard This Divorce is!
"Now that we're splitting up, should I be softer on the kids or keep doing things the old way?" "Should my ex and I try to have the same rules?" "What if my ex undermines me with the kids?" Deciding how and when to discipline our kids during the emotional maelstrom of...
Divorce and the Holidays: Why it’s OK When Traditions Change
"How did I get here?", "How did I not see this coming?", "Why did I marry that person in the first place?, "How can I avoid making the same mistakes again?" When you're baffled by your past, it's scary to imagine taking a step into the future. But here's the silver...
Corporal Punishment for Children of Divorce
Easing the Pain When a Parent Moves Out
Divorce changes everything, including how we spend our favorite holidays with our kids and extended families. Especially in the first year post-split, you may worry that disruption to long-held, beloved traditions will cause further pain to your already reeling...
How the New Tax Plan will Affect Divorcing Families
Divorce can be overwhelming, alienating and lonely. Even when friends and family want to help, they often grow tired of listening, offer unhelpful advice, or are simply at a loss. You may ask yourself "If divorce is so common, how come I'm the only one I know going...
8 Rules for Dealing with an Overly Emotional Ex
