Family Files

There is no such thing as a “broken family.” Family is family…. Families are made in the heart.  — C. Joybell C.

Separation/Divorce Do’s and One Don’t

Separation/Divorce Do’s and One Don’t

Parenting isn’t a competitive sport … and skillful co-parenting isn’t dependent on what your parenting partner does or doesn’t do. Just know:  When you both function like a strong team – your children win!! When either one of you follows best practices, your children...

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Should I be Calling the Kids?

Should I be Calling the Kids?

What’s Best in Two-Home Family Life? Children and phone calls can be a bit confusing for parents in a two-home family. “Should I be calling every night? I don’t want my kids to think I don’t love them – besides I really miss them.” Or, for some parents, “I’m not going...

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R&R: Healthy Rhythms & Routines

R&R: Healthy Rhythms & Routines

Kids in Two-Home Families (Often) Need More R&R! Really? Is two-home family life that much more stressful than a one-home family? Well … it can be. R&R for children in two-home families refers to “Routines & Rhythms.” Children learning how to live across...

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