People are aware the impact a messy divorce can have on their children, and there’s been a growing trend in opting for a ‘parenting marriage’ instead of irreparably separating. When the romance has died, but couples still want to provide a stable home life for their kids, they’re turning to this new … [Read more...]
The Day My Son Set His Own Parent Trap
Every time my son Josh, 5, is with his dad, he cries for me. "I want Mommy," he will tell his dad. Then he'll call me in tears and I'll feel sad for him. When he's with me, he'll cry for his dad and call his dad in tears. It most often happens when he's tired, or doesn't like the rules of … [Read more...]
Divide And Conquer During March Break
Dividing the holidays when you're divorced can be tricky. Often, the arrangements will be laid out in your separation agreement, the document that outlines the tenants of your divorce. Some divorcing couples will divide the holidays in half, or agree to alternate every other year. My ex and I … [Read more...]
Surviving My Son’s Birthday Celebrations After Divorce
We recently celebrated my son's seventh birthday. I usually get really emotional around their birthdays. I always have. I get overwhelmed at how much they've accomplished, how big they've grown, how wonderful they are turning out to be. But this year, there was no time for tears. When my ex came … [Read more...]
Nick Cannon On His Divorce: “The Kids Are Our #1 Priority”
It’s always sad when a couple splits up, even more so when there are kids involved. This is true of our friends, our family and, yes, even the celebrities we all watch from afar. Lately there seems to have been a stream of bad luck when it comes to relationships in Hollywood. I know more than a … [Read more...]
Five Celebrity Exes Who Are Really Nailing This Co-Parenting Thing
We all know that a divorce can be incredibly tough. We also know that the kids should always come first. Yet, however obvious the rules of play may be, they are a hell of a lot more tricky to put into practice. So it’s a relief to learn that us mere mortals are not the only ones who find life … [Read more...]
The Delicate Dance Of Co-Parenting The First Day Of School
Ah... the first day of school. My favourite time of year. New beginnings. New routines and opportunities. For me this year, it also meant getting my kids off to a good start in Grade 1 and SK at their new school. We got cool new backpacks. I filled their lunches with a special "We love you" … [Read more...]
Kids and Marriage
Does your relationship with your kids affect your marriage? I know that in the early years there is the whole sleep deprivation and division of chores thing, but what about when they get older. We have a 17 year old, 14 year old, 12 year old and 3 year old in our house and things can get quite … [Read more...]