11 Points to a Successful Co-Parenting Plan (Part 2 of 2)

by Bartholomew & Wasznicky on May 21, 2013

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Continuing our discussion of 11 Points to a Successful Co-Parenting Plan, check out Part 1 here. 7.   Discuss areas of potential conflict out of earshot of the children. Do not expose your children to, nor discuss with them, areas of conflict that you have with your ex. Your conflicts upset your children and put them [...]

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11 Points to a Successful Co-Parenting Plan (Part 1 of 2)

by Bartholomew & Wasznicky on May 17, 2013

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Designing a successful co-parenting plan is all about creating a calm environment for making decisions about what’s best for the children and easing stress between the parents. Keep the following points in mind when developing your co-parenting plan: Follow the golden rule of “do unto others.” That includes no talking behind the other person’s back, [...]

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Divorce and Your Child’s School

by Bartholomew & Wasznicky on May 9, 2013

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Decades ago, dealing with a child of divorce and the divorced parents themselves was an unknown for schools. Now as divorces and blended families are more common, school officials have become more comfortable in dealing with the trials and tribulations of a divorced family situation. A child’s school may become the one normal thing he [...]

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The Challenges in Blended Families

by Bartholomew & Wasznicky on May 2, 2013

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Normal family life is challenging enough.  Maintaining a blended family presents new and different challenges that require extra effort and extra patience to build a strong blended-family unit. You and your new partner may have different parenting styles, which may include differences in punishment/reward, nutrition habits, school involvement, and higher education expectations (and this list [...]

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4 Tips to Ensure Financial Security During your Divorce

by Bartholomew & Wasznicky on April 17, 2013

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Financial concerns can weigh heavily on you when you are going through a divorce. You have a million things on your mind and worrying about finances simply adds to your stress level. Keep in mind the following five tips for keeping financial stress and worries as minimal as possible: Don’t max out your credit cards. [...]

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Successful Long-Distance Co-Parenting

by Bartholomew & Wasznicky on April 15, 2013

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Yes, co-parenting is easier when both parents live near each other, but it’s absolutely possible to have a successful long-distance co-parenting relationship when you plan ahead and avail yourself of the following tips. Whether you’re out of town for just a few days, or you live across the country, here are a few ways you [...]

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When Friends and Family Get Divorced

by Bartholomew & Wasznicky on April 1, 2013

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Watching our friends and family members get divorced can be traumatic. You often wonder what to say or do, or how to help. You want to offer support, but divorce is often one of those trying issues where people simply don’t know how to handle the situation. So what can you do and what shouldn’t [...]

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What are the Signs of an Abusive Relationship?

by Bartholomew & Wasznicky on March 28, 2013

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There are many definitions of abuse and as such, an abusive relationship may not always be readily apparent. Abuse doesn’t always leave physical signs and can be mental, emotional or financial. If you or a loved one think you might be in an abusive relationship, look for the following telltale signs, and then seek help [...]

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So the petition for divorce came as a surprise. Before you panic, take a deep breath. You’ve got a document in your hands with a lot of legal language that you may or may not understand, so let’s go through what the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage means, and know that you will be fine. [...]

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Schwarzenegger and Shriver Lead by Example in a Difficult Divorce

by Bartholomew & Wasznicky on March 12, 2013

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver divorced more than 18 months ago, after Arnold’s extra-marital affair with the couples’ housekeeper was exposed. For years, Arnold had also been secretly supporting the child that resulted from the affair. Despite extremely difficult circumstances and the ensuing media frenzy, both Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger have kept their public comments regarding each other, [...]

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