6 Ways to Help Kids Cope with Divorce

You’ve heard the statistic…in America, roughly 60% of marriages end in divorce. If you have experienced divorce, you know that not only is it a time when you must allow your own heart to heal, but it’s also a time when you must help your kids recover from the pain. One of the saddest repercussionsContinue reading “6 Ways to Help Kids Cope with Divorce”

How to Raise Children Between Two Homes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Tammy Daughtry – iMom [/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text]I have been a co-parent for 16 years. The best decision we made post-divorce was to compartmentalize our conversations and not discuss details at the handoff between homes. Communication is key when raising kids between two homes. We never wanted our daughter to overhear us argue or carryContinue reading “How to Raise Children Between Two Homes”

Are children sensitive to parental depression?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Dr. James C. Dobson [/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text]According to Dr. Norman S. Brandes, a child psychiatrist, children are very sensitive to depression in the adults around them. They often become depressed themselves, even though adults think they’ve hidden their despair. Furthermore, you are watched carefully by your children, who are “learning” how you deal withContinue reading “Are children sensitive to parental depression?”

Is divorce destructive to children?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Dr. James C. Dobson [/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text]Answer: Children are amazingly resilient, and they do manage to “bounce back” from some severe traumas and crises. Much depends, of course, on how much conflict they witness and how wisely the parent in custody is able to handle the problems. Generally speaking, however divorce is extremely difficultContinue reading “Is divorce destructive to children?”