Many divorced and remarried dads have deep insecurities about their new parenting roles, as if a dad's relevance is directly proportionate to the minutes and hours he spends with his children. But all dads are dads 100% of the time, just as all moms are still moms 100% of the time. The title is permanent, but the job itself can be tricky, especially after a divorce.While plenty of dads know that quality of parenting time is more important than... [...]
I recently had lunch with a freshly-divorced friend. We hadn't spoken in awhile, so throughout the meal I got the typical rundown of Things-That-Went-Wrong, Qualities-My-Next-Partner-Must-Have (typically, everything his ex-wife was NOT) and How-Could-I-Have-Been-So-Blind realizations. I understood; I've certainly been in that place, and know many divorced friends who've similarly dealt with these same issues. Change is hard, divorce is a major... [...]
10 Liberating Reasons to Celebrate Your Divorce With a PartyOnce upon a time, the word "divorce" was only uttered in a whisper. Divorced people were treated as if they had some horrible disease or done something rude and antisocial. Thankfully, times have changed. Divorce is now accepted and understood as an often healthy choice. And a way to commemorate this big life change -- the divorce party -- has emerged as a full-blown fixture in our... [...]
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Thrive After DivorceDivorce is prevalent in American culture nowadays. All divorces are painful, but those between parents of small children can be particularly hard, since you worry about your children's emotional welfare on top of all of the other stressors involved in your divorce. Amidst all of the pain and chaos of your divorce, making sure the kids are okay is of paramount importance for most parents.As a therapist... [...]
If you want solid, honest advice about the divorce process, go directly to the source. No, not your divorce attorney -- divorcés themselves. Who better to counsel you through the tough, sometimes crazy-making times than someone who's lived through all of it and come out stronger?Below, HuffPost Divorce readers on Facebook and Twitter share the one piece of advice that meant the most to them during the divorce process.1. "Take the high road. I... [...]
