co-parenting

Forgiveness (guest post by Michelle Roman Higgins)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 6, 2014
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Relationships Self-care

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” ~ Buddha In this…

Finding Balance In the Inequitable Life After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 10, 2013
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

Even though it can be difficult at times, continuing my role as a supportive and cooperative partner is in the best interest of my kids. It's really in the best interest for me as well. A happy ex-wife is much better than an angry one.

The Cadence of Co-Parenting; Staying Close After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 7, 2013
Post category:burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

There are not fewer things to coordinate when you become a single parent, in fact, there are more. The things you once traded equitably, now fall 100% in your lap when it is your parenting time. This new cadence can be jarring, frustrating, and make for some upset campers on all sides unless you plan ahead and go 100% Positive.

A Return to Wholeness After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 21, 2013
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

In divorce, when you lose everything, what you still have is your kids. And while you are deep into the recovery of your own feelings, paying attention and parenting from a place of wholeness is critical.