Back-to-School Planning for Divorced Parents
Now that we’ve flipped the calendar to August, many families are thinking about the beginning of a new school year. While this can be a busy and somewhat stressful time for any parent, divorced parents may need to be especially vigilant about their planning and communication. With that in mind, here are some guidelines for […]
Managing Anxiety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting
As I write this post, the country is still reeling from three mass shootings in a week. Two of those shootings occurred within 24 hours. All three incidents occurred in public places where people commonly gather. And all three places were perceived as being safe – until they weren’t. As mass shootings become more commonplace, […]
How to Limit Your Phone Time and Get On With Your Life
How many times a day do you check your phone? Could it be 10, 20 – or maybe even more? According to the U.S. edition of the 2018 Global Mobile Consumer Survey from Deloitte, American consumers check their smartphones an average of 52 times each day. If you’re a millennial, that number jumps to 150. […]
10 Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Your Divorce
By now, most of us are familiar with the statistics surrounding divorce. In western cultures, where more than 90 percent of people marry by the age of 50, about 40 to 50 percent of those marriages end in divorce. (Encyclopedia of Psychology) When children are involved, parents must find a way to convey the news […]
Taking a Vacation Could Boost Your Mental Health
A strong work ethic is ingrained in the American culture. So taking time off doesn’t come easy for many people. The general idea is that the harder you work, the more successful you will become, which in turn will reap big rewards. It’s a common belief in our Western culture where the average annual number […]
6 Tips for Handling Father’s Day after a Divorce
Any holiday or special day can be difficult to manage after a divorce, and Father’s Day is certainly no exception. Some fathers may not be able to spend the day with their kids, which could be the case if you live far away or your ex is scheduled to have the kids that day. But […]
The Link between Social Media and Mental Health
Photo: Pixabay Approximately 79 percent of Americans have some type of social media profile, according to 2019 statistics. In fact, estimates indicate that the number of worldwide users reached 2.34 billion, and that figure is expected to grow. While we still know very little about how social media impacts an individual’s behavior and mental health, […]
Graduation Day: A guide for divorced parents
This weekend many colleges and universities will be hosting graduation ceremonies, and for others, high school graduation is right around the corner. Graduation season is officially underway. In most instances, graduation is a happy occasion when families and friends come together to celebrate and applaud the graduate’s accomplishments and wish them well moving forward. But […]
The mental health benefits of an uncluttered life
“Cleanliness is next to godliness.” – John Wesley Spring is in the air, spiking an inner desire among many folks to tidy up their surroundings. That’s good news, especially because cleanliness yields some important mental health benefits, such as decreasing stress and, in some instances, increasing happiness. If spring cleaning is on your mind, now […]
A summer survival guide for divorced parents
In a recent post, I talked about ways to navigate family vacations after a divorce. As a divorced parent, you might face similar challenges during the summer months – especially if both you and your ex work outside the home. It’s good to know you can overcome any challenges with proper communication and an extra […]
