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Showing posts with label DivorcedMoms. Show all posts
Sunday, 5 July 2015
A Divorced Mothers Worry: Do My Children Need Therapy?
It's a commonly held belief that all children of divorce need some psychological help. It's not always true - but as a divorced mom, it is something that I've thought about.
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Look At That!! I'm Going on a Blog Tour!
I am so excited - Amber from Mommy Needs Wine Not Whine has invited me to join a blog tour. OK. Well I was excited until I found out it actually means I don't get to go anywhere. There's no train. And no wine. Sigh.
But then I got excited again - because it means that I get to introduce you all to some of my favourite bloggers!
Sunday, 22 March 2015
America Needs Paid Maternity Leave
This past week, you may have read about an multi-national corporation called Vodaphone who’s making a bit of a stir by offering all of their employees at least 16 weeks of paid maternity leave. In addition, they’ll be offering flexible work hours to employees returning from leave. All employees. Including Americans.
Which is fantastic - because the US continues to be the only first world nation on the planet that doesn't guarantee some form of paid leave to mothers.
Check out my featured post for more information at DivorcedMoms.com.
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| Image Credit (edited): "Mom playing with baby" by Jomphong / freedigitalphotos.net |
Saturday, 13 December 2014
The Nightmare BEFORE Christmas: Holiday Planning After Divorce
Read more in my article today at DivorcedMoms.com.
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
Halloween: My Ex Is Into Tricks, Not Treats!
Your custody schedule probably contemplated all of the big holidays - but what about the small ones?
Today I'm over at DivorcedMoms talking about my issues with scheduling Hallowe'en with the Goblin King!
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Today I'm over at DivorcedMoms talking about my issues with scheduling Hallowe'en with the Goblin King!
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Image Credit: (Edited) "Halloween In Blue" by Idea go / freedigitalphotos.net
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Saturday, 20 September 2014
7 Ways to Cope When Your Ex Wipes Out Your Kids' Wardrobe
I'm over at Divorced Moms again today discussing the trials and tribulations of exchanging clothing and other items when you exchange the kids. Come have a look!!
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Friday, 5 September 2014
The Soundtrack of My Divorce
If your life were a movie - what songs would be on the soundtrack?
I had a tumultuous courtship with my ex, and a long and difficult relationship that eventually led us to divorce. This weekend I thought about what kind of songs would have been on the soundtrack of that story. And I wrote about it on DivorcedMoms.com.
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I had a tumultuous courtship with my ex, and a long and difficult relationship that eventually led us to divorce. This weekend I thought about what kind of songs would have been on the soundtrack of that story. And I wrote about it on DivorcedMoms.com.
Monday, 11 August 2014
Six Things I Learned From Being in a Bad Marriage
I'm over at DivorcedMoms.com again today talking about all the things you can learn about yourself as you emerge from a bad marriage and divorce.
Or you can check it out on The Huffington Post!
Or you can check it out on The Huffington Post!
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
What's Your Favorite Divorce Movie?
This week on DivorcedMoms.com, I've looked through some of my favorite divorce movies for my favorite quotes about divorce. Have a look!
What's your favorite divorce movie?
(Gif courtesy "War of the Roses")
Monday, 28 July 2014
Divorcing? Look for the Right Kind of Advice
Divorce is never easy. You're talking about some very strong emotions. You might be the leaver - you might be the person who was left. Whether you had to make the decision or had the decision made for you - it's a very difficult time. You suddenly have to come to terms with the fact that your marriage, as it was, no longer exists.
As much mocking was made of Gwynneth Paltrow and Chris Martin and their decision to "consciously uncouple", there is some sense in taking the sting out of the process. You might have seen my article in DivorcedMoms.com speaking about the process, and getting through it with your Integrity and Self Respect in Tact.
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
12 Ways to Divorce with Your Self Respect and Dignity in Tact
Have you ever been the recipient of bad divorce advice? You know what I'm talking about - the whole "stay in the house", "sling mud - it's better for court", "crush him/her" line. The advice that will lead to you lining your lawyer's pockets with gold.
I've read a few articles giving advice like that in the past couple of weeks. So this week, I took the opportunity to not only tell you what the bad advice is - but give you some good advice in response. My main message? Don't line your lawyer's pockets. Divorce with some dignity and self respect.
See my article on DivorcedMoms.com.
Thursday, 19 June 2014
8 Dating Dealbreakers After Divorce
We all have are own little list of the things that we're willing to accept or not accept in a partner - and your list might become even stricter after divorce. Maybe you can't stand the new guy because one of his toes is bigger than the other. Maybe she has hair on her back and that grosses you out. You can probably get over those things.
But what about the big things? The things that you will not accept under any circumstances?
Visit DivorcedMoms.com to see my list of "dating dealbreakers".
But what about the big things? The things that you will not accept under any circumstances?
Visit DivorcedMoms.com to see my list of "dating dealbreakers".
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
10 Things I Learned About Sex After My Divorce
In America, it's common to get married young without a lot of sexual experience. Oftentimes, people who marry young have had one to two partners prior to their spouse - and even in today's landscape, it's possible to marry your first lover.
After marriage, sex becomes vanilla. After children arrive, you get into parenting, and lose your sense of your sexual self - and suddenly, divorce is thrust upon you and you're left wondering what happened.
There's good news! You are now an experienced sexual partner and in demand! Yummy mummies, MILFs and cougars are overtaking internet searches and in high demand - and you're back on the market!
Thursday, 5 June 2014
Top Ten Comfort Foods When You're in the Throes of a Divorce
Are you in the midst of a divorce and it doesn't feel like it's ever going to end? Having trouble sleeping, thinking, eating? Submerge yourself in the nostalgic and comforting foods of your youth. Check out my top ten divorce comfort foods on DivorcedMoms.com.
Monday, 19 May 2014
The Tools to Get You Through Co-Parenting After Divorce
Since your divorce have you felt like you're completely helpless and don't know what to do? Checking out Divorce Blogs is a great start. But there are other tools...psychologists, divorce attorneys, mediators. And you don't have to splash out for all of them - some of them have written some fantastic books! One thing I like about my favourites - they offer advice like a good friend would over a nice coffee.
Check out the books that I use as tools to help me to co-parent effectively after divorce - I've reviewed them for DivorcedMoms.com.
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Wednesday, 7 May 2014
No Wife? Get a New Red Car with Your New Life!
The Internet is rife with reports of men buying new cars after separating. MSN even has a list of "Top Ten New Cars for Divorced Dads" and there is advice galore about ensuring your new ride can't be included in the "proceeds of divorce" and taken by your wicked and vengeful ex wife.
I guess I was that wicked and vengeful ex-wife. My ex bought his new car within weeks of our separation.
Read more about it on DivorcedMoms.com.
Sunday, 27 April 2014
Co-Parenting with a High Conflict Ex
There's one thing that you don't really think about when you're in a high conflict marriage and you want to get out. If you have kids chances are if you do "get out" you'll still be stuck "in" because you're a parent.
Read my article about co-parenting with a high conflict ex on DivorcedMoms.com.
Thursday, 17 April 2014
True Inspiration: My Favourite Divorce Bloggers
I'm just over three months into my blogging journey, and I was struck this morning by the sense of camaraderie that I already feel with my cohorts. So for the next few blogs, I thought I'd write about my new favourite bloggers (and my new favourite women).
Today, I'm featuring three of my favourite divorce bloggers. If you haven't read their blogs, I encourage you to link up with them (I've provided links to their blogs as well as their Twitter and Facebook Fan pages). They are all very intelligent, wise, and funny women who have taken a bad situation and tried very hard to make the best of it. I've chosen three women who are all in their post-divorce period, but each experienced the divorce and recovery in a very different way.
Friday, 11 April 2014
Single Mom? Or SuperMom?
Have you ever wondered what the job description for a single mother would look like? Do you think you'd have applied for the job if you'd read the job description first?
Take a look at my SuperMom Job Description at DivorcedMoms.com.
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Wednesday, 2 April 2014
From "I Do" To "I Don't," Do You Know Who's to Blame?
Divorce is a mess. Everyone scrambles to take a side. And then the blame game begins. Do you know who's at fault for your divorce? I know who's at fault for mine.
Read my article at DivorcedMoms.com.
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