Posted on 24-10-2008
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When divorced parents expend a lot of energy pointing fingers of blame at one another, the children suffer. Here are some interesting words to help you become more objective for your children’s sake.

Blame. We all do it. We blame others for things that they deserve to be blamed for and things that they probably don’t deserve. Placing blame seems to be a technique that we learn very early on. When you think of children even as young as two or three years old, you can hear them saying, “She did it. It wasn’t me!”

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Posted on 04-10-2008
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Want to learn the secrets to a happy relationship? Want to figure out how to juggle your needs and your parnters? Well you’re in good company, read on…

Moving on from a divorce is a tumultuous time. Once you’ve broken free from the emotions of the divorce and found a new relationship, it’s time to re-think your views on relationships. But how do you do this with all of the other things that need your attention?

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With all the changes that divorce brings, it’s important not only for your children, but also for you to find ways to make life feel a little more normal. Want to find out how? Read on…

Divorce leads to many changes. While, I know adding something else to your already bulging “to do” list doesn’t sound feasible, it’s important for both you and your children to develop some sense of normalcy as quickly as possible.

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Posted on 29-06-2008
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One of the most important steps that divorced parents can take before getting remarried is to let go of the strong emotions from their divorce. These are the emotions that hold us prisoners to our thoughts.

As a divorced parent, one of the most important steps you can take before getting remarried is to make sure you’ve let go of the strong emotions you felt due to the divorce. Those thoughts keep you focused on the past and don’t allow for accepting what can be in your future.

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Posted on 20-04-2008
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You think that because the hammer of divorce has knocked you upside your head, it’s shameful, painful, and a terrifying life that you’re stuck with. Wrong! You’re in the midst of a wonderful gift.

Divorce can be a time of great challenge. Because of all the emotions it stirs up, it’s a lot like a fast stir of vegetable soup: all the veggies come up from the bottom and swirl helter skelter in the broth, round and round the whirlpool you’ve created. Divorce is like that. Round and round the whirlpool with nothing to hang on to, lots of advice (that you’d rather not listen to), and a great deal of insecurity and indecision.

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Posted on 07-04-2008
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When you get divorced, how long should you wait before you begin to date again? Only your children should be considered in answering this question.

The grieving process after divorce might be painful, but everyone goes through it. After all, your hoped-for and dreamed-of marriage is dead. It is natural to grieve. and once you complete those steps, it might be the time to think of dating again to see if you can make a wiser choice the second time. But before you begin the dating game, you need to think things through thoroughly with your kids as the key consideration.

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