The term “co-parenting” takes on different meanings for different families. … More
For Better or Worse: Can Divorce Be the Right Answer for You and Your Family?
Most experts agree that it’s optimal to raise children in a two-parent household. But what happens when one — or both — of those parents wants to end the relationship? Is it better to stay for the sake of the children, or should you do what makes you happy?… More
Staying for the Kids and Making It Work
Love will start off so simple, so blissful, and so free. That’s how I remember it. But when things take a turn for the worst, and broken vows turn into hurtful words, how do you decide whether keeping a family together for the sake of the kids is more precious than keeping it real with yourself about how you feel?… More
The Custody Battle: Should Mothers Automatically Be Given Custody?
When you work with teen parents, you’re overwhelmed by the stories of young mothers. There’s the quiet girl who had sex with the first guy who winked her way and with no concept of contraception, became pregnant. … More
Should You Stash Money When You Are In a Relationship?
I hide money, conveniently leave shopping bags in the trunk; you name it – I’ve done it. It’s a habit I developed when I was married. I realized that when I brought shopping bags into the house I was immediately under fire with interrogation style questioning. … More
When Separating or Breaking Up – Recognize Your Worth
I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve gone to great lengths to get old boyfriends out of my system when the traditional “it’s over” or “it’s not you, it’s me” conversation didn’t seal the deal. ... More
