Learn how to recognize the signs of emotional abuse, empower kids in difficult co-parenting situations, and build a supportive community. Discover tools to protect your children’s mental well-being and identify the signs of abuse early on.
Join me as I take a leap of faith and share a personal story about navigating two different parenting styles with my ex-husband. Discover how our differing philosophies created unique challenges and valuable lessons for our family. Get comfy, grab your favorite beverage, and dive into our tale of authoritarian vs. authoritative parenting and the insights it brought.
Co-parenting is a journey filled with highs and lows, and in the midst of it all, the well-being of your children takes center stage. So,…
Getting divorced is not an easy thing, especially when you have kids. But few people talk about the guilt they feel while contemplating getting divorced.We’ll share our experiences with guilt when getting divorced, what the research says on the effects of parents staying in an unhappy relationship, and what you can do to support your kids (and your own) mental health both during and after getting divorced.
It’s hard enough when you are trying to pick a place to go out to eat and no one is on the same page, but when you and your partner or co-parent aren’t on the same page…it can be downright agonizing! We discuss with Amy how parents can identify what the real issue is causing their parenting struggles and how to best get on the same page and become a united front.
Parenting is hard, no matter what. But it’s even harder when your partner is away a lot.
Lauren Tamm shares her tips on how to handle parenting while your spouse is away more than 60% of the year and how to balance life as a busy mom.
It’s 2pm on a Sunday. My phone rings.
It’s my daughter. Hmmmm…this is her week at her dad’s house. I wonder why she is calling?
I pick it up and see her on the other end with her angry eyes, arms crossed, ready to fire off about some major injustice happening.
Sigh. This is not the position I want to be in.
You are on your own with the kids. Perhaps your partner works long hours, travels a lot, deployed, or maybe you are rocking it as a single parent. Whatever the reason, you know that when you have kids, your time ceases to be your own. But you crave that time, you need it. Here’s how to thrive when you are solo parenting.