Today, Divorcist is hosting a special guest contributor, Santa Claus, who reassures a young man adjusting to a big change.…
Category: Parenting
Merry Christmas from the Frog
This is from a friend of Divorcist who, because we’re in the holiday spirit, we’ll call “Cindy Lou Who.” She…
The Case for Shared Placement. . . of Your Babysitter
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Co-Parenting on Thanksgiving
This is it. This is the big show. From here on out can make or break a co-parenting schedule. We…
3 Things I’m Grateful for This Thanksgiving
Part of the guilt we so often feel as divorced parents comes from knowing that the traditions we had with…
An Incomplete Guide to Divorce Survival
During a divorce, however good or bad, it’s important to have a stable of coping mechanisms to call upon when…
The Hill I Will Die On: Parent/Teacher Conferences
This series addresses the non-negotiables we have with our exes. Breaking up means making a lot of concessions and dealing…
Co Parenting Halloween: How to Keep the Fun Alive
It’s a Jolly Holiday with Your Ex If you’re lucky, life with your ex is a merry-go-round of dancing cartoon…
Surviving Co-Parenting: Does Your Child Need Therapy?
It’s common to visit a therapist after going through a divorce — it’s a life-altering period of time, after all.…
Step Parent Rights: Can You Legally See Your Stepchildren After Divorce?
You don’t always have to say goodbye to stepchildren in a divorce. The true cost of divorce is far more…