Communication with your child is essential. By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC One of the most difficult conversations any parent will ever have is telling their children about their pending divorce. I know first-hand because many years ago I went through the experience. I fought and faced the overwhelming emotions. The deep gut-wrenching fear. The continuous anxiety. […]
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 […]
Co-parenting can feel impossible when one parent consistently misuses alcohol. It’s essential to create an environment that prioritizes the child’s well-being while reducing stress and miscommunication between parents. When done correctly, co-parenting can provide children with a sense of stability and safety, even in the most challenging circumstances. Establishing Boundaries and Expectations One of the […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Following divorce, most parents are eager to see their children as frequently as possible. Often this desire results in heated battles in or out of court focused on custody issues. In many cases, co-parenting is the ideal option. A parenting plan is set into place and the children are moved between […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Most everyone is emotionally impacted by divorce. The psychological toll can be even more dramatic when children are involved. There’s little doubt that a relationship breakup ramps up stress for both partners. However, several factors seem to indicate that divorce may be even more challenging for men than for women. Here […]
Cooperative co-parenting supports children By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Whether you got divorced several weeks ago or it’s been several years, most of us can acknowledge that we’ve made some mistakes. Perhaps we lost our tempers at an inappropriate time and watched our children painfully internalize the experience. Maybe we referred to our ex in a […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Rebuilding trust between co-parents has long been the cornerstone of the Child-Centered Divorce Network’s philosophy. That’s why we’ve been proud to partner with Soberlink, leading experts in remote alcohol monitoring technology. “The weaponization of alcohol use has the unfortunate ability to rip families apart,” said Chris Beck, VP of Business Development at […]
Soberlink proves sobriety By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Rebuilding trust between co-parents has long been the cornerstone of the Child-Centered Divorce Network’s philosophy. That’s why we’ve been proud to partner with Soberlink, leading experts in remote alcohol monitoring technology. “The weaponization of alcohol use has the unfortunate ability to rip families apart,” said Chris Beck, VP […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC We all know divorce creates havoc in any family’s life, especially when children are involved – even adult children. Moving on after divorce can also be challenging. It’s a time to be very gentle, both with yourself as well as with your children. Chances are, you made a considerable emotional investment […]
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC How do you know your kids are managing well after your divorce? As a divorced parent you owe it to your children to diligently watch their behavior. And listen to their conversations. In addition, to be aware of any changes that may be due to challenges related to the divorce. Children […]
