By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC One of the saddest consequences of divorce for parents is the alone time when your children are visiting their other parent. While short-term periods can be a welcome respite for an overscheduled single parent, that’s not always the case. For many co-parents, the intervals between seeing the children can be long and lonely. This is especially so during the holiday season. And even more challenging when friends and neighbors are busy with their own family gatherings. It’s really important for parents who are alone during the winter holidays to get creative and absorbed in activities you find personally fulfilling. This time of year can also be an opportunity to reflect on meeting your own needs. That includes finding friends and activities that bring joy into your life on a personal level rather than a parental level. Avoid comments and behavior you’ll later regret! Among the greatest

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Rosalind Sedacca Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living

Rosalind Sedacca, CLC is a Dating In Midlife Expert and Dating & Relationship Coach. She is the co-author of 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating After 40, 50 & Yes, 60! Rosalind provides webinars and courses on dating and relationships for single women and men and is a blogger for many websites and blogs on divorce, dating and relationship issues. She is the founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network and host of the podcast: Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living. In addition she has co-created several online programs and courses for singles which can be found at: www.womendatingafter40.com, www.womendatingrescue.com and www.mensdatingformula.com. Contact Rosalind directly at rosalindwrites@gmail.com.