http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress The Complete Parent's Guide to Children and Divorce Sun, 30 May 2010 14:03:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Parents who are in a separation or divorce process often feel understandable feelings of overwhelm and trepidation about telling their children what is happening. Still, children greatly benefit when they receive accurate and clear information; without facts, they may answer their own questions and fill the void with inaccuracies and ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/telling-your-kids-about-the-divorce-tips-for-a-necessary-conversation/ By Carolyn via TheGrownUpChild Have you ever agreed with someone on a topic only to realize later, after closer consideration that you didn’t agree at all, and you wish wish wish you could go back in time and change your answer? Just me?  Oh. As a guest on the online radio show Coparenting Matters, ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/divorce-doesnt-hurt-actually-it-does/ Unfortunately, child custody battles are often part of bitter divorces. If you and your spouse can’t reach an agreement about custody, you need to prepare yourself in the event that your custody case goes to trial. Today, it can no longer be assumed that the mother will get custody of the ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/child-custody-battles-getting-prepared/ Coping With Separation and Divorce May Leave Guys Angry and Lonely Half of all marriages end in divorce and that number is even higher for second marriages. Many articles, studies, and family members are concerned about how women cope with divorce, but, sometimes, it seems like divorced men are being ignored. Divorce ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/life-after-divorce-for-men-depression-study/ Divorce is the second most stressful life event, preceded only by the death of a spouse. And what is stress capable of? Expediting a severe bout of depression and anxiety to your limbic system (the brain’s emotional center) if you’re not careful. Acute and chronic stress, especially, undermine both emotional ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/7-ways-to-beat-depression-after-a-divorce/ “Broken home.” This is a derogatory label that causes much pain and misunderstanding. Too often, children living in single parent households have to contend with negative stereotypes and hurtful remarks made by Insensitive adults. Regardless of whether the single parent family exists as a result of divorce or death of ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/be-the-best-single-parent-you-can/ Barring marriage by same-sex couples is not the only way that New York State’s policies on marriage are stuck in the past and inflict needless pain. In 2006, a special blue-ribbon state commission sensibly called for overhauling state law to allow no-fault divorce. The reform enjoys broad support within legal circles ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/new-york%e2%80%99s-antique-divorce-law/ By Dr. Reena Sommer In the past when a couple divorced, a father’s role was limited to financial support and the occasional visitation with his children. Until the changes in the divorce laws during the 1970’s, this state of affairs prevailed and for the most part, was accepted as the norm. ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/child-custody-rights-for-fathers/ The following article gives several great examples for activities recommended to do with your child in order to help him or her cope with the divorce. Playing with your child and spending quality time together is key to dealing with this transition in your child's life, and Earthquake in Zipland ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/activities-for-helping-children-deal-with-divorce/ So your ex has moved out – now what? Our guide to moving your home from "we" to "me" It was a dream-like experience. Upon returning from a weekend away with our children, the bedroom closets were empty—my husband, now my ex, had moved out. He took the fabulous living room ... http://yourchildyourdivorce.com/wordpress/reclaim-your-space-after-divorce/