Helping You Navigate Through Life’s Transitions

Month: February 2014

“Graying” Divorce Trend

NPR's All Things Considered had an interesting piece yesterday about the increase in divorces of middle-aged and older Americans.  The radio piece cited a study out of Bowling Green State University, which found that one in four people getting divorced is age 50 or...

Push for Joint Custody Laws

There was an interesting piece on NPR's Morning Edition yesterday about a push to change custody laws to favor joint custody.  No matter what your thoughts are on the issue, it's interested to know states are grappling with the issue of the best starting point for...

Parenting Schedules

Parents frequently consult with me for help in creating a parenting schedule. A parenting schedule is simply a written summary of how much time each child will spend with each parent and how the parents will divide between them the decision-making authority related to...

Insulating Kids from Divorce

WebMD has a very good article on mistakes divorcing parents make when it comes to their children. While the majority of people going through divorce make their kids mental well-being their number one priority, it pointed out times when very well intentioned parents...

New baby, new money worries

Nationally syndicated columnist, Liz Pulliam Weston examines the economic impact on families when women quit their jobs to stay at home and care for the children.  While this is the right decision for many families, it is a decision that has financial and career...