How do you divide household items when separating?
How do you divide household contents during a separation? Some say, “Call a lawyer!”—which can feel a bit like trying to kill a fly with a nuclear bomb. Dividing items yourself can usually be done fairly and painlessly.While every situation is unique and this method won’t suit everyone, here is a simple, equitable approach:1. Make […]
Are your children suffering in ways you can’t see?
Are you children being harmed by your separation? Children rarely process the pain of a split out loud. They don’t have the language to express themselves the way adults can. Instead, their distress hides behind quiet warning signs: Being “extra good”: Blaming themselves and trying to act perfect to bring you back together. Becoming more […]
Regretful Mediator
Regretful Mediator As a young mum going through a painful separation, I made devastating mistakes in how I spoke to my young impressionable sons about their father. Although I didn’t say it to them directly, I was so angry and upset with my husband that I wished him dead—and truly believed my sons didn’t need […]
Is driving distance from the other parent a barrier to co-parenting?
Let’s talk about shared care of school-aged children and the logistics that parents often find themselves wrestling with after separation. When you’re looking at an hour long drive between homes, it can feel like an arduous, heavy trek—especially for young kids who are already dealing with the emotional weight of transition. But breaking it up […]