By Rafael Richman, PhD
When you and your child interact, what often happens is that your child communicates or conveys a message to you, and in response feels partially heard, or does not feel heard at all.   For instance, your child’s message may be to express an idea, a thought, or a feeling-emotion, to you, and […]

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By DK Simoneau 
Divorce these days surrounds us. Children everywhere are affected. It affects our grandkids, our nieces and nephews, our neighbors, our students or patients, and many other kids that touch our daily lives. Sometimes on the outside it’s hard to know what to do.
After all, these kids are missing their parents. They are subjected […]

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Embarking upon a college career is a rite of passage. It is a foray into the realm of adulthood; it is a time to test the waters intellectually and emotionally, socially and professionally. But new adults are not immediately minted as soon as the dorm room is set up and the parents have waved good-bye. […]

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Anyone who has experienced divorce can tell you first hand it is one of the most stressful events you will ever face. That is especially true for those who are also parents. The day to day challenges of parenting are significant enough without divorce and the challenges that come with attempting to recover from such […]

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Few things are as tragic or traumatic as a divorce—especially for any school-aged children who may be involved. It is almost a given that despite the best intentions of the parents to keep everything civil, children will still generally choose sides and ultimately decide who they believe caused the divorce. For this parent, reconciliation can […]

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By Laura Johnson
Here are some do’s, don’ts and tips to help you handle things when your son or your daughter says, “Mom and Dad, I’m getting a divorce.”
 

Don’t become personally involved in your child’s divorce.
Don’t ask your friend, the lawyer, to represent your son or daughter.
Don’t go to meetings between your son or […]

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