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September 2023

September 30, 2023

What’s The Best Alternative To Co-Parenting When Ex’s Don’t Get Along?

Studies show that conflict is what creates the most pain and anguish for children after...

September 03, 2023

6 WaysTo Heal From Feeling Rejected After Divorce

When a marriage ends because our partner leaves or betrays us, it’s natural to experience...

August 2023

August 13, 2023

8 Tips to Help Your Teenage Cope with the Post-Divorce Challenges

Helping your teenager to make a smooth transition to becoming a more capable and independent...

August 06, 2023

10 Things I Owe My Kids After Divorce

It may seem odd that I feel compelled to write about what I owe my...

June 2023

June 11, 2023

5 Dating Tips for Dads Post-Divorce

If you approach dating thoughtfully after your divorce and consider your children’s needs, it will...

June 05, 2023

12 Lessons Daughter’s Learn from Their Parents’ Divorce

Women, and especially daughters of divorce, can put undue pressure on themselves to find the...

May 2023

May 07, 2023

Mothers And Daughters: Healing Together After Divorce

In a culture where girls are barraged with inappropriate images of what it means to...

February 2023

February 26, 2023

6 Warning Signs That Your Marriage is in Serious Trouble

A healthy, intimate relationship is built on trust and vulnerability which involves sharing your innermost...

January 2023

January 08, 2023

6 Things to Try Before Giving Up On Your Marriage

We’ve long understood the pain and perils of relationships characterized by physical and emotional abuse....

December 2022

December 11, 2022

8 Co-Parenting Tips to Help Kids Cope During the Holidays

Maria, 46, and Joshua, 47, have been co-parenting over a year and faced many challenges...

December 04, 2022

How Do I Overcome the Legacy of Divorce?

Do you ever wonder if you’ll get out from under the shadow of your parents’...

August 2022

August 15, 2022

Should I Avoid a Rebound Relationship After My Divorce?

Most experts advise against rebound relationships because newly divorced people need time to recover from...

May 2022

May 08, 2022

Should Couples Stay in an Adversarial Marriage for the Sake of Their Children?

By far, this is one of the most commonly asked questions my clients ask me....

April 2022

April 10, 2022

4 Ways to Heal From Your Breakup or Divorce

While it’s normal to go through a period of self-reflection when your relationship ends, it’s...

March 2022

March 26, 2022

Is A Rebound Relationship Ever Good for You?

Most experts advise against rebound relationships because newly divorced people need time to recover from...

January 2022

January 30, 2022

Should You Stay Married for the Sake of Your Kids if You’re Distressed?

Whether parents should stay together for the sake of their children depends to a large...

December 2021

December 12, 2021

Why Can’t I Be Friends with My Ex After My Divorce?

There are many reasons why people strive to be friends with their ex after a...

August 2021

August 15, 2021

6 Tips to Help Kids Live Happily in Two Homes After Divorce

Studies show that conflict is what creates the most pain and anguish for children after...

July 2021

July 18, 2021

7 Tips for Co-Parenting with a Challenging Ex-Spouse

Many divorced parents contact me and ask for advice about co-parenting with a difficult or...

July 11, 2021

5 Ways to Heal From a Breakup and Learn to Trust Again

Karen, 48, sat on the sofa in my office and recalled the details of her...

May 2021

May 02, 2021

A Mother’s Day Message for Divorced Moms of Daughters

While boundaries are important in any relationship, they are especially critical for mothers and daughters...

April 2021

April 04, 2021

8 Warning Signs that Your Marriage is Headed for Divorce

Dear Terry, I read your column weekly and have to admit that I’m struggling in...

March 2021

March 20, 2021

How Do I Move On From My Parents’ Divorce?

There are many reasons why adults raised in divorced homes get stuck in the past...

February 2021

February 13, 2021

7 Ways to Help Your Teenager Cope With Your Divorce

Dear Terry, I was divorced three years ago and my question is "when my children...

February 07, 2021

5 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Your Marriage and Find Lasting Love

For better or worse, most couples follow similar patterns that they saw their parents’ model...

January 2021

January 17, 2021

6 Ways To Survive a Breakup and Move On

While it’s normal to go through a period of self-reflection when your relationship ends, it’s...

December 2020

December 20, 2020

8 Concerns Single Parents Should Have About New Partners

While it's normal to desire companionship, excitement, and a sexual relationship after a breakup, it's...

December 13, 2020

How Can You Overcome the Legacy of Divorce?

Many adult children of divorce wonder if they can overcome the legacy of their parents’...

December 06, 2020

Post-Divorce Parenting: Keep the Focus on Love with Limits

During a counseling session recently, Megan, 42, complained that her 14 year-old daughter, Elli, was...

October 2020

October 03, 2020

7 Questions Every Single Parent Should Ask a New Partner

During our first counseling session, Angie broke down in tears as she talked about her...