Lessons For Heading Back to School
While we don’t want to admit it, the kids will be heading back to school sooner rather than later. As parents we want to make sure our children have a great experience, both at school and at home, but as a divorced family there may be some extra boxes to check off on that back-to-school list. Both parents should be [...]
Packing Your Emotions for Your First Summer Vacation as A Divorced Parent
By Debra L. Rubin The kids are out of school and summer is here, but if this is your first summer as a divorced family, navigating vacations can be tricky. Whenever possible, it is best to approach any situation between you and your ex with an open line of communication and a mutual respect for each other’s time with your [...]
Don’t Let Your Custody Agreement Heat Up This Summer
By Gayle Rosenblum Custody arrangements can truly be stress-free if the lines of communication between both parents are kept open. Here are some tips to keep your summer smooth and stress-free: It is important to plan ahead. Talk to your ex about your plans and their plans this summer for the child(ren) in advance. If there are conflicts, suggest solutions. [...]
When Is the Right Time to Bring Your Significant Other Home to Your Kids?
By Debra L. Rubin Your marriage is over, your divorce is almost finalized, but your social life has moved on and now there is someone new in your life. Great for you, but a reason to exercise caution around your children. So, when is the right time to introduce a significant other to your children? There is no exact moment [...]
Recreational Marijuana – Nothing Changes, You Still Need to Act as a Responsible Parent
On March 31, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (S.854-A/A.128-A) legalizing recreational marijuana use in New York State. It is now legal for adults 21 years and older to smoke, ingest or consume cannabis products, or give them to other people of the same legal age, with certain restrictions on quantities. The bill also allows for up to five pounds of cannabis to [...]
When Parents Need A Timeout During A Divorce
Getting a divorce is not easy for anyone, especially children. Parents sometimes tend to get wrapped up in their own emotions as they work through the divorce process and neglect how their children are feeling. The stress of a divorce will impact each child differently depending on their family situation, their age, and their personality - but in the [...]