The first day of school is August 12th. There are 12 days to get your children ready, buy endless lists of school supplies, and arrange after-school activities, carpools, after-school care, and pediatric check-ups. How did the summer fly by? It’s a hectic time, but even more so for separated, divorced,...
PLANNING FOR SUMMER VACATIONS IN A PARENTING TIME-SHARING PLAN
School’s almost over, which means the joys and angst of summer are in the air. The joys of no homework (for both kids and parents). Angst for divorced or separated parents, as both parents and their families want to spend as much time as possible with their children. And...
Mastering Holiday Journeys When Divorced or Co-Parenting: Keeping the Joy in the Holidays
It's the day after Halloween; the holiday decorations are going up, and holiday visits are being planned. Or negotiated. Or fought over. Too often, holiday travel comes with its own unique set of challenges. These challenges are magnified for separated or divorced parents, with both families aiming to create treasured...
PLANNING FOR SUMMER VACATIONS WHEN SHARING CUSTODY
School’s almost over which means the joys and angst of summer are in the air. The joys of no homework (for both kids and parents). Angst for divorced or separated parents, as both parents and their families, want to spend as much time as possible with their children. And without...
PLANNING FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL IN A PARENTAL TIME-SHARING PLAN
In today's world, traveling during the holidays is challenging for everyone. But emotions tend to run higher when both parents and their families want to spend as much quality time as possible with their child. The best way to minimize this stress is to create a parenting time-sharing plan...