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Dear Kyle

Dear Kyle, You’re away for the summer at your father’s house, and I’m thinking of you. I miss you. Your brother tells me you’ve been contentedly wandering and pacing the yard, as you like to do, smiling and thinking about all of your favorite things. Video games. Movies. I wonder sometimes if you think of me, your mother. I know that your mind leans heavily toward logic. Do you ever have longings? Do you ever have a sense that something is missing while you’re away? Do you have memories of times we’ve spent together, or are your thoughts primarily focused … Continue reading →

Ending a Marriage: Child Custody

Ending a Marriage: Child Custody It’s always sad when a marriage ends, and two people that were once happy together are no longer able to continue as partners in life. What may be the saddest part is the inevitable affect divorce will have on the children. Couples who can remain civil during the divorce process are obviously going to be better able to help their children through this difficult time. They may also be able to help make the transition smoother, not only for the kids, but also for themselves. If you and your soon to be ex and can … Continue reading →

Tips for Surviving Divorce with Children

Each year, the statistics are climbing for divorce. Several years ago, The Americans for Divorce Reform estimated that “Probably, 40 or possibly even 50 percent of marriages will end in divorce if current trends continue.” There are so many reasons for this, however they aren’t as important as helping the child survive divorce. For a child, divorce can be just as hard as the death of a parent. Maintaining a positive environment and lowering stress can help tremendously for a child. Separation or a divorce often leaves parents angry with each other, and children confused and sometimes even blaming themselves. … Continue reading →

Four Common Myths About Single Parenting

Single parenting is never easy, but when you put in place the stereotypes and other misconceptions, you have challenges that a two parent household might not otherwise face. Here are four common myths about being a single parent: The Mother is the custodial parent While in the past, this might have been true, it is not always the case anymore. My boyfriend is a single father of three girls. He has full custody of the three children and they reside with him. In 1998, the number of single father’s climbed 25% in three years to 2.1 million. Realize that it … Continue reading →