Expert Advice
Family Life
First Christmas After DivorceA newly divorced mother asks what she can do to make the first holiday after the divorce as pleasant as possible.Family Life
Behavior Problems May Stem from DivorceAn eight-year-old does not have the ability to respond in a sophisticated emotional manner to the jarring upheaval of a divorce.Family Life
Mother Wants to Show Affection for New BeauIt's best to introduce a new boyfriend into your children's lives gradually, preferably while doing things with them outside your home.Family Life
ADHD and Joint CustodyBefore custody matters can be settled, make sure you understand the challenges confronting children with ADHD.Family Life
Mom Sad over DivorceAn expert advises a depressed divorcee to be careful not to enlist her kids as her caretakers.Family Life
Fear of DivorceWhen a child worries that her parents may divorce, it's important to reassure her that she is loved.Family Life
Visitation RightsTry to reach a compromise with your former spouse when changing circumstances dictate a new approach to visitation rights.Family Life
Can My Ex Prevent Me from Homeschooling?Here are some ideas in the area of custody laws and homeschooling.Family Life
Helping Your Child Cope with DivorceUnderstandably, many children have difficulty studying after their parents divorce. Professional help is often needed.Family Life
Absentee FathersOne of the biggest challenges a mother can face is helping a child cope with an absentee father.Family Life
Mom Dating During DivorceThe child of a divorcing couple is upset that her mother is already dating.Family Life
Visits with Bipolar DadA mother fears for the safety of her teen daughters when they visit their bipolar dad.Family Life
Soon-to-Be Ex Taking Kids to Visit GirlfriendIs it a bad idea for kids to "hang out" with their dad at his lover's place?Family Life
Child Wants His Parents Together AgainWhat can you do when your child is placed in an unhealthy triangle between you and your ex?Family Life
Divorced Dad Wants to Be Closer to His KidsA divorced father is upset that his daughter won't spend time with him.Family Life
Should I Tell the Kids About Marriage Counseling?It is unwise to prepare kids for the possibility of a divorce.Family Life
Daughter Won't See My Soon-to-Be ExA child's reluctance to visit her father is probably tied to her fears about her parents' divorce and about being separated from her mother.Family Life
Upset Over Parents' DivorceA child wants to know how to cope in the wake of his parents' divorce.Family Life
My Daughter Doesn't Want Me to DateNo child, of any age, should be allowed to have the power to blackmail a parent.Family Life
My Boyfriend Is Trying to Parent My KidsA mother asks, "How much involvement should my new boyfriend have with my kids?"