Holiday stress can make co-parenting especially tough; use these tips to help smooth out the road ahead.
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Deanna Conklin-Danao, Psy.D.
Dr. Deanna Conklin-Danao has been in private practice since 2006, seeing children, adolescents, and adults individually and in family and couples therapy. Prior to private practice, she worked for a major medical hospital in a school-based health center serving an adolescent population. She has also worked in community mental health and hospital-based inpatient and outpatient settings. These settings and specialized trainings have provided Dr. Conklin-Danao with the skills necessary to work effectively with clients as a divorce coach and therapist.
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Parallel Co-Parenting in a High-Conflict Divorce: 12 Tips for Making It Work
Parallel co-parenting minimizes conflict between ex-spouses while maximizing each parent’s involvement in their child’s life.
Family Pets and Divorce: Who Gets Fido?
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for the family pet in a divorce; here are factors to consider when determining the best plan for Rover or Mittens.
Starting the School Year on the Right Track: 5 Tips for Divorced Parents
Starting the school year brings hectic schedules and increased demands on parents. Here are tips for divorced parents to set the school year up for success.
The 5 Bs for Maintaining a Relationship with Your In-Laws After a Divorce
Just because your relationship with your in-laws after divorce might be undoubtedly complicated, it doesn’t mean you have to end it. Read our 5 tips today.
4 Tips for Celebrating Father’s Day Post-Divorce
After divorce, all holidays look and feel different. For dads, Father’s Day can be especially difficult (as Mother’s Day can be for moms). While most parenting agreements will place kids with their dad on Father’s Day, the experience will be different and may be difficult or even painful. If you are a dad that […]
4 Things to Consider as Co-Parents with Different Religions
Couples with different religions have a higher incidence of divorce, making the need to co-parent with different religions increasingly common.
3 Tips for Coping with Living Together During Divorce
While it may be counterintuitive, legal and logistics often lead spouses to live together after they have decided on getting a divorce. Obviously, this situation can be complicated and lead to uncomfortable feelings. If you find yourself in this situation, here are some tips for get through living together during divorce: 1. Create boundaries To […]
8 Steps to Developing a Relationship with Your Stepchildren
Sometimes we fall in love with a person before taking to their kids. Develop a better relationship with your stepchildren by following these steps.
Social Media and Divorce: A Dangerous Combination
Technology and social media have changed all aspects of our lives, and divorce is no different. There are both legal and emotional reasons to be cautious of social media during divorce. I’m not saying you have to be completely unplugged, as appealing as that may sound at times, but to be aware of potential consequences […]
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