Substance abuse issues are extremely stressful to a relationship. Over time, trust is destroyed and often couples face financial hardship. Having a spouse with substance abuse issues increases the likelihood of divorce. Given the toll it can take on a marriage, here are some steps to take if you believe your spouse has an issue [...]
One thing that’s as familiar to the holiday season as Christmas carols and cold weather is the overwhelming crush of advertising. Ads for everything from clothes to jewelry to toys to cars confront us every time we turn our TV, open the newspaper or go online.As parents, the holidays are a challenging time as we [...]
<p>Flip on the TV at time this year and you’re likely to find some program or movie showing the ideal family Thanksgiving-- loving family, perfectly set table, and laughter and good cheer all around. You can also find holiday cheer on Facebook or Instagram. <br /><br />Perhaps nowhere else in American culture is there a [...]
This blog was originally published for Divorce Magazine on November 12, 2015:https://www.divorcemag.com/blog/how-to-create-a-parenting-plan-that-fits-your-family
While you may have sworn off dating forever due to the stress of divorce, most people eventually seek out a new relationship. When kids are involved, there are some tips for introducing and adjusting to a new partner that can help you set the process up for success:Go slow when introducing a new partner: The [...]
Marriage is difficult. This is no surprise to anyone who is married. When one spouse suffers from mental illness, then marriage is even more complicated. There is so much stigma around the term “mental illness”, but what I’m talking about today is any emotional or behavior disorder that impacts daily living. Here are some tips [...]
In a world where far too many videos go viral, a recent one caught my attention for all the right reasons. The video takes place at a wedding. The bride and her father are getting ready to walk down the aisle. Out of nowhere, the father walks over to the bride’s stepfather and asks him [...]
Many people use divorce as a time to take stock of all the areas in their life, career included. It’s natural as you are making changes to think about the various aspects of your life and what you want for your future. Most experts recommend not changing jobs in the midst of a divorce because [...]
There are both legal and emotional considerations to divorcing while pregnant. I’m a psychologist, not a lawyer, so I don’t give legal advice, but I will say that some states do not allow for divorce during pregnancy.There is no “right” or “easy” time to get divorced. There are always complicating factors and life events, so [...]
As kids are heading back to school, it's a good time to think about setting them up for success this school year. Children have different ways of learning and, thankfully, schools are starting to recognize these different styles. When you understand how your child learns, it can make school and homework easier for everyone. Children [...]
