Weekly Wisdom 9/16/18
Every week I search the web for articles and blog posts relating to separation, divorce, and parenting that I hope you will find interesting, useful and/or inspiring. Grab a cup of coffee, take a few minutes, and see what might enlighten and inspire you.
Divorce
What Divorce Attorneys Tell Their Clients Will Totally Change The Way You Look At Love-the takeaway from this article is that marriage is not always easy and love will not fix all problems. Surprisingly, they are not advocating for divorce; not surprisingly, one recommendation is to have a prenup.
How Will Divorce Affect My Kids-Although this article discusses divorce in Australia, according to the study, the strongest predictor of poor child adjustment after separation is conflict between parents. Your Divorce Coach can help you learn to communicate and co-parent more effectively with your spouse or former spouse.
Parenting
Divorce is Never Easy-But Here is What Your Kids Need Most From You-I agree with the author’s conclusion that kids need their parents to be the adult. This is not always easy when emotions are raw and you don’t know where to begin or how to move forward. This is where a Your Divorce Coach can help.
26 Moms and Dads Share Their Best ‘Aha!’ Parenting Tips-I especially like tip No. 1, putting away your phone and bond with your children (can apply to any age child); and tip No. 14, take a pause and breathe when feeling frustrated or overwhelmed.
Wellness & Resilience
7 Things Resilient People Always Do After Heartbreak-Divorce can make even the strongest people feel helpless and even hopeless at times. It is during these times that a Certified Divorce Coach® can help remind you of your strengths and keep you moving forward.
Divorce: Healing with Massage-Massage is one way to cope with the stress of divorce, especially when combined with other methods, such as working with a Certified Divorce Coach®.
