Have you heard of love languages? The book ‘The 5 Love Languages’ by Gary Chapman was written in 1995, and has gained a huge following since. In this blog we’ll take a look at what love languages are. We will also look at how you can identify your own. Do you know...
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5 Ways Forward When You’re Co-Parenting
Did you stay for the children? You’re not alone. Many couples stay together, thinking it’s in the children’s best interests. The truth is, an unhappy home is not in anyone’s best interests, including your children. They can tell when things aren’t right, and in the...
10 low or no-cost things to do with your children over Christmas
The Christmas holidays are well and truly upon us. I know Christmas can be a fraught time of year… especially during divorce, especially during a cost of living crisis. So if you’re feeling the pressure to make things special, and have no headspace whatsoever to come...
5 ways to lower your stress as a single parent this Christmas
Managing the stress of Christmas in a cost of living crisis as a single parent is hard enough. Most people worry about money during divorce, and have to adapt to new household budgets. The learning curve is even steeper with food and energy prices climbing. And then...
Four parenting strategies to use when your ex is high conflict
Parenting is hard. Parenting through divorce is harder. And parenting when the other parent is high conflict is perhaps the pinnacle of hard. It can be soul destroying. But there are things you can do to protect your children, both now and into the future. Here are...
Divorce and Ill Health: How To Support Your Children
If you’re a parent getting divorced and you have ill health, you don’t need me to tell you that you have a lot on your plate. In this blog we look at how to manage the triple demands of parenting, getting your divorce done and managing your health. Who is looking...
4 things to prepare for when you tell children about divorce
4 things to prepare for when you tell children about divorce. On this week’s blog I share ways to prepare for one of the most important parts of your separation.
How to establish routines that work for your children in divorce
Why is it always so stressful getting the kids out of the door on time? How can you support them through the changes that divorce brings? Find out how to establish routines that work for your children in divorce.