Blog Posts in December, 2017

3 Keys to Managing Separation or Divorce During the Holidays

For most people, the holidays are a fun, cheery season spent with family and friends. But for those who are separated or divorced, the holidays could be stressful. For the first time, you need to negotiate how the holidays will work — which could involve everything from making new custody arrangements to reworking your finances. It’s important to plan ahead, and mentally and emotionally prepare ...

A Home for the Holidays: Your Child's First Holiday Since Adoption

The holidays are a time to connect as a family, whether you are biological relatives or not. Parents have extra time off from work, and children are on winter vacation, making the holidays a perfect opportunity to grow closer to your adopted child. While this could be a challenging time of year for an adopted child, it is also a time for you to strengthen your bond for the months and years to ...

Creating Your Holiday Visitation Schedule

The holidays are a special season people eagerly wait for all year long. There are thoughts of eating spectacular meals, decorating the tree and house, opening presents and enjoying family time together. Children have many memories and expectations that go along with the holidays. When their parents divorce or separate, children could be anxious or fearful their holidays will not be fun anymore. ...

Giving Thanks Through Divorce

During the holidays, your social media feeds are usually bursting at the seams with photos of your friends and their families on vacation, buying a Christmas tree, or preparing a holiday meal together. Normally these photos would bring a smile to your face. For people going through a divorce, or who have recently been divorced, this could be a sad time of year rather than one filled with joy and ...

For the Sake of Your Kids: How NOT to do the Holidays when Divorced

The holidays are a joyful time — you decorate the tree, bake cookies, listen to Christmas music, and the children write letters to Santa Claus. However, divorce can throw a wrench into a normally fun and festive season. While divorce is never simple, it can seem especially complicated during the holidays. It is important divorced parents make an effort to be civil during the holidays. Experts say ...