National Co-Parenting Day: A Walk in Our Shoes
Our Happy Divorce Thursday, March 19, 2020
There are many national days that celebrate parents, like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. But there are also days set aside to celebrate National Parents Day on the fourth Sunday in July, and what we like to call National Co-Parenting Day, or Single Parents Day on March 21.
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Why You Should Leave Your Ego At The Door
Our Happy Divorce Tuesday, February 25, 2020
After a tough transition period, with all of the ingredients of a non-amicable divorce, Ben and Nikki left their ego at the door and sat down to talk about how they could put Asher first and have a happy divorce. When Ben and Nikki began to discuss the terms of their split, they made a very conscious decision to leave their egos at the door. Instead, they ran every question, decision and confrontation through one simple lens: “What’s best for our son, Asher?”
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65 Divorce Quotes That Make Ending a Marriage Easier
Our Happy Divorce Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Ending a marriage isn’t an easy decision. But if you can look for the light at the end of the tunnel and focus on the positive things a divorce can bring to your life, coping with the changes will be easier. When you need encouragement for co-parenting, step-parenting, divorce or your blended family, find one of these divorce quotes that resonates with you and let it be your guiding light.
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10 Best Books for Blended Families
Our Happy Divorce Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Blending families means combining a lot more than just physical households. Blended families have to navigate the challenges of bringing together children, spouses, family traditions, discipline, behavior and more. Even daily schedules can be different between families. Thankfully there are some great books for blended families from people who have gone before you.
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Top Co-Parenting Apps To Help Your Family Stay Connected
Our Happy Divorce Thursday, January 16, 2020
Co-parenting apps make communication easier through shared calendars, in-app messaging, financial tracking and more. Here are some of our favorite apps that make co-parenting easier and keep your family connected.
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet To Bring Your Blended Family Together
Our Happy Divorce Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Ever wish there was a checklist for blending new families after divorce? Great news, we’ve got one for you! With a few simple tips and tricks, you’ll be able to help your kids form a close relationship with their step-parents and step- and half-siblings. Here’s what you need to do.
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Types of Custody Schedules That Put Kids First
Our Happy Divorce Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Custody schedules are a critical part of any parenting plan. What worked best for us was that we viewed every decision through the lens, “Do what’s best for Asher.” That perspective helped us navigate the complicated world of custody schedules. However, every family is different and the task of custody schedules can be overwhelming. We’re here to help. Here’s a comprehensive guide of the different custody schedules that put kids first.
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10 Best Co-Parenting Blogs
Our Happy Divorce Thursday, November 21, 2019
Looking for advice about co-parenting? We know first hand that the initial stages of divorce are extremely difficult and it can be hard to navigate the whole new world of co-parenting. Even as life goes on, new questions about co-parenting arise, and it’s helpful to get a fresh perspective on things. Successful co-parents focus on keeping their kids first in all major decisions as well as daily life. Here are some great co-parenting blogs to check in with when you need some advice.
8 Must Read Co-Parenting Articles
Our Happy Divorce Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Co-parenting is a great way to create a happy, healthy family after divorce. But it’s still a relatively new concept, and it can be hard to find co-parenting articles to answer questions that come up. Nikki DeBartolo and Ben Heldfond share a lot of co-parenting tips from the trenches in their book, Our Happy Divorce. These include simple things like syncing up calendars, to enjoying regular family dinners where both parents are present.
But Nikki and Ben’s co-parenting methods aren’t the only ones that work. Lots of people are talking about co-parenting and sharing advice to help people be better parents after divorce. Here’s what other experts and co-parents are doing to keep the kids front and center.
Co-Parenting: What’s Really Possible?
Our Happy Divorce Thursday, October 31, 2019
There’s a new trend on the rise that’s improving the lives of kids everywhere. Thousands of divorced couples are realizing that even though their marriages ended, their parenting relationships can continue in a positive, collaborative way. Co-parenting with your former spouse can give your children more stability, increase their self esteem and set them up for future success. Keeping your children at the center of all your decisions makes it easy to answer the most important co-parenting question: What’s best for the kids?
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