Summer is prime memory-making time, so go ahead and say yes to the road trip, the bonfire, or the last-minute ice cream stop. Here are my five favorite tips on how to RELAX:

This funny skeleton picture isn’t just a visual gag — it’s a playful nudge to ask ourselves an important question.

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Facing divorce and stymied about how to tell your kids? Worried about how it will affect them? Hurting them with the news? What to say and not say? What they will do? How much to confide? Well, you’re not alone. There’s no doubt this might be one of the most difficult […]

Attentive communication with your child is essential. By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC We all know divorce creates havoc in any family’s life, especially when children are involved. 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 […]

Pets help children cope with divorce By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Parenting after divorce takes patience, cooperation and collaboration. It’s not uncommon for one parent to notice behavior differences in their children when they return from a stay with their other parent. This can be extremely frustrating or irritating, especially if your values and parenting style […]

Kris discovered a beautiful truth that many of us overlook or forget in our busy lives.

These three things have been so impactful in my journey.

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Divorce doesn’t end your co-parenting relationship with your former spouse. It only changes some of the structure. It is still essential to create a working relationship focused on the optimum care and concern for your children. Every co-parenting relationship will be unique, affected by your post-divorce family dynamics. However, there are […]

You can’t overstate the lasting joy you experience when you give of yourself. Who can we reach out to in a caring way today? 

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Sadly, in our nation and beyond, children are still being mistreated, neglected, and abused. In April, we recognize National Child-Abuse Prevention Month by raising awareness of how parents, professionals, and concerned parties can protect children from the lasting effects of adverse childhood experiences—especially those caused by a parent’s alcohol misuse. For […]