Your Ex-Spouse Won’t Leave You Alone. Now What?
Your divorce is final, but unwanted communication from your ex-spouse continues to be a problem. I’m not talking about behaviors such as assault, abuse, and stalking, which could mean that you need to obtain legal advice and a restraining order. Nevertheless, your ex could be tormenting you with unwanted calls, emails, and ongoing attempts to […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Here’s what you should know… According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), National Suicide Prevention Month is “a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a […]
6 Back-To-School Tips for Co-Parents
Divorced parents know all too well that co-parenting comes with its own set of challenges no matter the season. But when back-to-school time comes around, schedules and routines take on added importance. As you say goodbye to the carefree days of summer and round the corner to a new school year, it’s helpful to be […]
Helping Your Child Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
Think back to your own life as a child and teen. Chances are you struggled with the back-to-school transition at some point during your growing years. After all, it’s not easy to give up a carefree summer schedule for an early wake-up, new academic and social environment, and, at least for older students, plenty of […]
Parental Burnout
Burnout is common, and it occurs for a number of reasons. Perhaps best defined as a form of exhaustion that stems from physical, emotional, and mental stress, burnout is often the result of feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with what’s happening in your life. Parents are highly susceptible to burnout, which can result in […]
Summertime and Sibling Rivalry
For many families, summer vacation is a carefree escape from the rigors of the school year – a time for your school-age kids to relax and have fun. But with fewer demands on everyone’s schedule and more time together as a family, there’s a pretty good chance sibling rivalry will occasionally rear its ugly head. […]
Coping with Divorce Grief
It’s a natural, healthy process. Most people associate grief with death and the loss that comes with it. But there are other kinds of losses that occur in life, and divorce is certainly one of them. Divorce grief can trigger strong emotions that are sometimes greater than those you experience when a loved one passes. […]
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
4 Mental Health Tips for Dads June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, which may come as no surprise given that Father’s Day is June 16. That makes it an opportune time to talk about the importance of mental health for dads. It’s a topic that demands attention. In 2022, it was estimated that 19.7% […]
Celebrating Mother’s Day after Your Divorce
If you’re recently divorced, you already know that holidays look different than they did in the past. And if you have children, those changes may be even more dramatic. This is especially true on Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day), holidays that highlight the role of being a parent. With any luck–or with careful planning–you’ll be […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Since 1949, the United States has been observing Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America (MHA) started the event with the purpose of raising awareness and educating people about mental illnesses. Today several organizations run campaigns throughout the month of May, with the green ribbon acting as the official international symbol of mental health awareness. […]
