How to approach Christmas when you are single? Whilst some people love Christmas and all it entails, for others it is a stressful and/or difficult time of year for all sorts of reasons. The media bombards us with images of the "perfect" Christmas for months leading up...
How do you approach Valentine's Day when you're single or getting divorced? When you are in a couple I'm sure I'm not wrong in thinking that a great many couples are also not fans of Valentine's Day. I am sure many people can feel the pressure of Valentine's Day:...
How to cope with Christmas when you feel your marriage is over? Preparing for the Christmas festivities can be very stressful and can put a strain on the strongest of relationships. If your relationship is already on the rocks, coping with Christmas could seem like a...
Not your turn to have the kids this Christmas? An ongoing challenge for divorced parents is that neither of you gets to be with your kids 24/7. Good parents should realise that the fact that you are divorced, should not impact the relationship the kids have with each...
Christmas is a very busy time of year, particularly for divorced parents. There is lots to think about to help ensure the children have a lovely time. Here are my top tips for how best to approach the arrangements: Allow plenty of time for discussions You will need to...
The first Christmas since your separation may seem a distant memory concerning the Christmas child arrangements. You may have dragged yourself through it, whilst in the midst of the divorce process, or perhaps still recovering from the shock of the separation. Moving...
Tips on how to deal with Father's Day for separated parents. Mum and Dad are the two most important people in children's lives. This does not stop when the parents separate. Irrespective of each parent's personal feelings towards the other, it is imperative that both...
When parents separate, Mother's Day can be difficult for BOTH parents. Here are my tips for both parents: Dads Put aside your personal feelings for your ex. Help your youngsters to make a fuss of their mum on Mother's Day. You may no longer be a couple but you can...
How to survive your first Christmas since separation? Bah, humbug?! It is called the C word amongst some people I know and I don't think they are alone in acknowledging that Christmas is a stressful time for many people. Many of us drive ourselves insane trying to...