I have been wondering what to write now that father’s day is soon upon us here in the UK – a tricky time for divorced parents. I wanted to write something that kindly said, “Helping children cope with divorce means giving them the
There are loads of things children of divorce need and don’t need when going through divorce but I’ll name just three of the main ones in this post. If parents are able to follow just these three then it’s very likely that all
For part 1 (Raising Children of divorce – The need to be excluded from adult matters) and part 3 (Raising Children of divorce – The need both parents). This is part 2 Raising Children of Divorce – Conflict Free Environment – where we
This is the final part of a three part post. Click here for part 1 (Raising Children of Divorce – Need to be excluded from divorce matters) and Part 2 (Children of divorce need a conflict free environment). Finally, children of divorce need
When parents are going through divorce or relationship breakdown, they invariably seek that their children’s time is shared equally. Dividing time may feel fair to the parents but is not going to always feel fair to the children. The best way to approach making
A relationship between two parents does not stop after the divorce papers and parenting plan are signed. Recognize that the co-parenting relationship is a process which evolves into something different in the post-divorce period. Serena is divorced with two young daughters and
Travelling to South America is doable with youngsters, when staying in a central location and taking day trips. My young sons and I stayed in Cuzco, Peru and took excursions to must-see attractions nearby. My travel agent arranged for a packaged trip
There are tricks to packing for a holiday to make life easier, whether going alone or with the kids. My sons and I usually only have carry on, and in order to do this we have perfected a few practices. We save
Heather Brown, family mediator and behavioural mentor, speaks to us about contact centres. For 7 years, Heather was manager of two contact centres and having had enquiries about contact centers in and around the UK, I couldn’t think of anyone better to ask
There are ways to explore exotic locales or places closer to home and not break the bank. The Travel Bug is in our family’s DNA, so I had to learn some financial shortcuts to make this possible. I am in a group
It may not seem like a relaxing holiday with a baby in tow – but with a little pre-planning it can be rewarding for all. Having a trip with a limited itinerary, such as a beach holiday worked well for us. My
These suggestions for great holidays after divorce are from a kid’s point of view. Shop around for holiday destinations for children with an affordable deal and have a fantastic adventure. Singapore is clean, easy to get around with a plethora of attractions