Asking Questions
Just think through if you want to ask any questions beyond what you need to know about your children. This is a personal choice in terms of the type of relationship you want to have or are able to have with your ex-husband.
Gift Giving
There will be several times during the year when you will need to think through how you want to handle helping your children pick out and pay for gifts for their father (for Father’s Day, birthday, and holiday gifts). The most important point is to help your children feel good about how they are recognizing […]
Pictures of the Ex-Husband
After the divorce, it can be hard to decide what to do with pictures. Give this some thought, as displaying pictures of the ex can definitely provide a positive signal to your children that even though you are divorced, your ex-husband is still their father. Having a photo of him in your children’s rooms can […]
Quality Time With Your Children
This can be a challenge, given the long list of things you are most likely juggling at this stage, but it is important to put away your laptop, cell phone, or “to do” list…whatever is distracting you…and focus on spending quality time with your children.
Prepare For a Year of Firsts
The good news is that the “Year of Firsts” is only one year, but it is a year you should learn from…as it will help you define how you want to live your life in this next phase you are entering post-divorce.
Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster
Everyone’s divorce hangover is different…some take longer than others to recover…and there is an emotional headache that you need to recover from…but you eventually will…and will move on with your life.
Understand That Everyone Takes a Side
…Even if You Don’t Ask Them To… It is important to remember that you cannot control how other people will react in these situations. It is important to respect the fact that everyone (family and friends) handles divorce in their own way. The only thing you can control is how you approach it for yourself […]
Decluttering Your Home Tips
Actually I do not recommend decluttering if you still are feeling emotional about the change you have gone through. The decision of what to give away (or throw away) and what to keep is definitely impacted by your emotional state. If you think you may regret the decisions you will make when you declutter your […]
How to Decorate Post-Divorce
Whether you decide to stay in the house you have been living in prior to divorce or you are moving into a new place, take the time to create the space you want to live in after your divorce. When you consider how to decorate after the divorce, think about the essentials you want and […]
Take the High Road
There will be moments when you are frustrated by a specific dynamic with your ex-husband. This is completely normal, but as much as you can, try to take the high road. It is not always the easiest path to take and there are times when you may question whether it is the right thing to […]