Tug of war can get messy. The rope gets pulled, stretched, and maybe even broken. And no matter who “wins,” the rope… that fragile rope… is always caught in the middle.
Fathers and Divorce
Are You Properly Using Your Divorce-Related Anger?
In order for anger to work in your favor instead of against you, you need to be creative with how you use your anger. Use your anger as a constructive force, not a destructive force. When used properly constructive anger allows you to feel powerful and motivated to go after what you want.
The Best Father’s Day Gift for a Divorced Dad
This Father’s Day, the best gift a divorced dad can give himself is finding (or accepting) support to heal his wounds, address his needs, and set the foundation for a positive future.
Father’s Day: The Only Holiday my Ex Spent With His Kids
One holiday he never failed to keep is Father’s Day. For him, it was a time to show off what he accomplished.
What is a Malignant Divorce and How do You Deal With It?
In a “malignant divorce,” a couple engages in hostile confrontation instead of legal negotiation in an attempt to resolve issues such as child custody, dividing marital assets and so forth. As a result of the hostility, there is damage done to not only themselves but their children also.
Adversity and Positive Self-Image: That’s How Men Navigate Divorce!
Have you ever heard of Murphy’s Law? You’re probably thinking, “Heard of it? I’ve lived it!” Murphy’s Law says, “If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong.” People quote that all of the time. Some people actually believe that it’s true, even though there’s no factual basis for it. Really inspiring way to go […]
7-Step PROTECT System to Shield Your Children from Divorce-Related Emotional Damage
Divorce is a time of intense change, upheaval, and uncertainty. Your ability to grieve the loss of how things were and embrace this new reality, and get your children to do the same, will play a significant role in helping you all to move forward.
You Are Accountable: Sustaining Addiction Recovery
Addiction doesn’t just impact the addicted individual, but the entire family unit. As a result, many times addiction, divorce, and child custody issues go hand in hand.
Family Court’s Gender Bender: Backlash Against Moms Coaching Their Kids
“Coaching” is a malicious act of alienation by one parent against the other parent whereby that parent instructs or coaches a child to say bad things about the opposing parent.
Co-Parents: 4 Tips on Having an Enjoyable Vacation With Your Kids This Summer
Having the kids call the other parent once or twice during the trip (or as required under the parenting plan) also goes a long way toward fostering an optimal co-parenting relationship.
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