Children of divorce
Back to School Tips for Divorced Parents
Navigating the back-to-school period during a divorce can be challenging. Whether you’re in the midst of the process or have recently finalized it, these strategies will help you and your children transition smoothly: Plan together and coordinate routines with your co-parent and the school. Discuss schedules, transportation, and emergencies before school starts. Inform teachers to…
Read MoreHow to Minimize the Effects of Divorce on Children?
Facing divorce while keeping your children’s well-being intact is no small feat. If you’re considering the collaborative divorce process, you’re on the right track. Let’s explore how you can further cushion the effects of divorce on your children by merging collaborative divorce strategies with the expertise of a child specialist. The Collaborative Divorce Edge Opting…
Read MoreNew School Year After Divorce: How to Help Your Kids Through – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, September 2
With a new school year here, it’s important to help make the transition of your divorce easier for your children. Join us for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on September 2 for tips. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreCo-Parenting Plans for the Summer
For many, the summertime is a breath of fresh air, but for divorcing couples with young children and those living at home it can present many obstacles, especially for newly divorced couples. Managing shared custody of kids over the summer can be stressful as you and your ex-spouse work to ensure you both get to…
Read More10 Most Common Questions in Divorce and Other Stuff Everyone Should Know – Will My Kids be OK?
If a couple has children, especially minor children, then one of their first concerns is “will our children be ok?” The simple answer is children take their cues from the grown-ups. Therefore, if you and your spouse can handle the divorce, and especially the child related issues, calmly, politely and with a focus on the…
Read MoreCo-Parenting Plans for the Summer – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, June 3
With summer around the corner, you and your ex need to create a co-parenting plan. Join us for the next Divorce Options(R) Workshop on June 3 to learn how to create a co-parenting plan for the summer. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreNesting: Is It An Option? – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, October 1
Are you wondering if nesting is an option for your children? Join us on October 1 to find out. Learn more about our workshops and RSVP here.
Read MoreImportance of Child Therapy During Divorce
Frequently we see that our clients’ children struggle with emotions when trying to process their parents’ divorce. This struggle may show up as emotional withdrawal, unwanted behavior or a regression in previously mastered skills. Children may struggle with the thought that their living arrangement is changing, the need to attend a new school, the thought…
Read MoreWhen Going Through a Divorce, Who’s Responsible for Your Children’s College Education?
When you are starting to go down the path of divorce, there are many things to keep in mind, especially when you have children. No matter your children’s current age, you and your partner should plan for their future. One never knows if their future will include college or beyond. When you are paying child…
Read MoreCreating a Holiday Schedule for the Kids During (and After) Divorce
With the holidays in full swing, we often see couples who are divorcing struggle with the all-time stressful seasonal question – Who gets the kids for the holidays? It’s one of the top questions that comes up during the collaborative divorce process. Our team of professionals– divorce coaches, mental health therapists and child specialists–along with…
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