Divorce & Valentines Day

For awhile, when I was going through and recovering from divorce, I dreaded the thought of Valentines Day. “Love is over,” I thought. How depressing.   Feeling isolated and vulnerable was not good. If I ...

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5 Things To Know To Make Co-Parenting Easier

    1. Think of the future. Because someday you may be walking your daughter down the aisle together, sitting with your ex at your child’s college graduation or waiting outside the delivery room as your grandchild is born, don’t make things worse than they already are. In fact, over ...

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Divorced Parenting: Camille & Kelsey Grammer's Mistakes

On December 11, on an episode of Anderson Live, Camille Grammer stated that one of her children told her that he or she was not allowed to say "Camille" in Kelsey's — her ex-husband's/the child's father's — home. Because there is no Read More

How The Winter Solstice Brings Hope For Divorcées

The winter solstice, happening between December 21 and 22, is a cause for celebration. It's the day when we turn once more towards the light. From the solstice forward, there is a minute more light every day. In New York it means that by the end of January, there will be daylight until 5 p.m. instead of ...

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7 Ways To Teach Your Kids The Importance Of Gratitude

As a parent, it can be awfully tempting to spoil your kids, especially around the holidays. And while it's okay to regale them with gifts every so often, it's essential that they learn to appreciate what they have. With that in mind, here are some tips from YourTango Experts about how to teach your kids ...

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