Many dads write to me asking for tips on raising a daughter with high self-esteem after their divorce. I always inform them that the father-daughter connection and relationship is very important. Fostering a daughter’s self-esteem following divorce is a top priority, as girls are very vulnerable to cultural influences. For example, there’s evidence that daughters […]
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You Are Divorced and Feeling Lost: 9 Tips for Self-Care
You’ve gone through divorce and it’s natural that you are feeling sad, disappointed, betrayed, or even hopeless. These are the times when everything you hoped for and believed in become lost. You don’t know what to do or what the future will bring. This is a difficult state of limbo that brings out many of […]
Looking for Positives: 3 Tips for Avoiding Negativity Throughout Divorce
It’s hard avoiding negativity throughout divorce, but by looking for some positives in the situation, you can learn to live in the moment.
Heroin and Ohio’s Zombie Apocalypse
Are some grandparents, caregivers, neighbors, educators, and relatives facing a real “zombie apocalypse”? The Heroin and Ohio Problem For years I have heard about a “Zombie Apocalypse.” I generally understood the concept, using my “knowledge” of zombies gained from popular movies and television shows. The probability of an actual zombie apocalypse, though, seemed to be […]
6 Tips for Dealing with Anger During Divorce
Anger and other strong emotions are a by-product of divorce. It is natural to get upset over the crazy antics of one’s soon-to-be ex. Perhaps one’s partner sees divorce as a contest where there is a clear winner and loser. The word “compromise” is not in their vocabulary. There are ways to deal with anger […]
4 Tips for Empowering Yourself After Divorce
You wake up, the sun is shining through the window, the house is quiet, and then it hits you – it’s finally over. The divorce is settled. Now what? For more months than you dare count, you have been focusing on your divorce and all the paperwork, the changes, the compromises, and the angst that […]
5 Healthy Ways to Heal from Post-Divorce Depression
Depression is a common mental health condition one experiences during and after a divorce. It’s an understatement to say that divorce is experienced as a tremendous loss for many people. A recent finding regarding suicide rates in the major U.S. cities indicates men who are suffering from depression are at highest risk, and for many, […]
Social Media, Netflix and Exercise: Staying Strong After Divorce
Staying strong after divorce means filling in any down time so may begin to move forward. Read on for some of my favorite ways to cope.
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Approaches to Holes in Your Life
The past can make or break us. Here are some healthy vs. unhealthy ways to look at the past. Read on to find out how to break free!
Fending Off Fear: 8 Steps for Co-Parents
I cannot call fear a friend. Fear is a companion whose influence has only become clear to me in the last 10 years. It visits me regularly, invisible yet powerful. I have taped a sign right below my computer screen: “LET GO OF FEAR”. I seldom notice it, but every now and then it grabs […]
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