Children are the heart of a family, but what happens to that heart when the family is torn apart? How do they experience divorce and what do they want us to know?
Tag Archives: Parenting
Co-Parenting After Divorce: 8 Key Lessons I’ve Learned
When I got married and had children, I never planned for what would happen in case we got divorced. It was never part of the schedule. But after 3 years of co-parenting after divorce, I’ve learned some important lessons that I want to share, hoping you will never need them!
Parenting in a Joined Family: 4 Challenges Stepparents Might Face (and Tips to Deal!)
I used to have 2 children, but find my family now enriched by 3 more amazing kids. Being a stepparent comes with a few of its own challenges, but when you learn to work around those, you find your life enriched in ways you couldn’t have imagined beforehand.
How Disappointment Shows Your Hidden Hopes and Expectations
Why do we sometimes feel disappointed when we don’t expect it? What’s behind that sudden emotional reaction? I just received some news which I thought I was prepared for, and yet, it hit me harder than I thought…
To Diagnose Or Not to Diagnose in Solving Your Child’s Riddles?
Would you take your child to a therapist? How would you respond if you heard your child was different in some way? What would that entail?
What Makes a Good Mother?
A short mother’s day poem I’d like to share with you called ‘A Good Mother…’
9 Lessons I Learned from my 9 Year-Old Daughter
My daughter is nine years old today, and already so wise, joyful and strong. I’ve learned so much over the years being her mother. Here are 9 lessons I wanted to share with you.
Why We Don’t Negate Feelings
‘Oh no, that doesn’t hurt’ the dentist’s assistant told my son. But he wasn’t having any of it! I’d give her an A for intention, and an F for technique. Here’s what to do instead.
7 Things Your Children Will Teach You
My children are my greatest teachers. They’ve taught me so much about love, about life, and most of all, about myself. Here are 7 lessons any parent will learn when they have children. What else have you learned?
My 7 Strategies For a Perfect Christmas With Kids
Holiday times with kids can be amazing, and challenging. Here are my 7 strategies to make the most of these times.
Unscrewing Myself 