From time to time we compile the best of our Parent eSource posts on particular topics and make them available for our readers. Today we’re featuring the top four posts from our contributing authors on Children and Divorce. Guidelines for a Divorced Parent in Getting Financial Aid [Part 1 & 2] by Lisa C. Decker, CDFA [...]
Guidelines for a Divorced Parent in Getting Financial Aid [Part 2]
This is the second and final post in our series on helping parents understand the Financial Aid process for divorced parents. Part one can be found here. Thank you so much for asking me to answer your readers questions about college financial aid and how it is affected by divorce. I’m Lisa C. Decker, a [...]
Guidelines for a Divorced Parent in Getting Financial Aid [Part 1]
This is part one in a two part series on helping divorced parents understand the Financial Aid Process. Thank you so much for asking me to answer your readers questions about college financial aid and how it is affected by divorce. I’m Lisa C. Decker, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and I have a Teleseminar [...]
4-Steps to Successful Parenting After Your Divorce
Parenting after divorce can be complex, frustrating and confusing. However, every day parents around the world are coping with the challenges and raising happy, well-adjusted children. There are many factors that influence your effectiveness as a parent. Here’s a 4-step guide to mastering the major components of the post-divorce parenting success. Step 1: ATTITUDE Attitude [...]
Can a pet be helpful to your children during a divorce and the transition after? In my opinion, without a doubt! If your family has one or more pets, let your children have access to them as much as they desire. There is a great emotional benefit to them and your children are fortunate that [...]
Many families experience separation or divorce as summer approaches so they can take advantage of the school break to make post-divorce transitions. There are many other families, however, that make the break in the midst of the school year. There are several reasons why this sometimes becomes a necessity. Many couples considering splitting decide to [...]
We all know divorce is tough on families. Everyone is affected, especially the children. In most cases, the older the children, the more complex the reaction and more difficult the adaptation. There are many reasons why. Older children have a longer history in the former family unit, regardless of how healthy or toxic it has [...]
Forgiveness can be one of the hardest concepts to understand – and one of the most personally helpful actions to take. This is especially so for parents who have experienced divorce. If you want to move on and give yourself and your children the better future you deserve, consider the power of forgiveness! Here are [...]
Teens Taking Sides, A Painful Consequence of Divorce
I received the following question which poses many challenges related to divorce and parenting. While there is never a one-size-fits all answer to relationship questions, I’m sharing my response with you as a perspective worth considering. This may be useful to initiate conversations with your former spouse and children or for discussion with a therapist [...]
Many divorcing parents put all their attention on helping their younger children cope while assuming their teenager will understand and adapt. Unfortunately studies have shown that in many cases teens will deal with divorce in more self-destructive and dangerous ways than younger children. Don’t be misled by their seeming independence and self-sufficiency. Often, behind that [...]
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