Shared custodial agreements are becoming the norm. Oftentimes, the child alternates weeks or long weekends with the other parent. Getting used to this arrangement is difficult for all parents, but there are strategies you can use to help you cope. Some suggestions are:
(i) Use this leisure ...
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Gifted vs Bright
Are you the parent of a gifted child? If so, it is crucial that you understand the difference between gifted and bright. Oftentimes, giftedness is equated to academic success; however, not all gifted children are academically successful. Gifted children may obtain average grades because they can be ...
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Make Sure Your Custody Agreement Discusses Vacation and Holiday Parenting Time
With so many vacation days around the bend, it is important to make sure your custody agreement covers vacation and holiday parenting time. If that piece of your custody agreement is unclear, bitter arguments can arise, plans will fall through, and meticulously planned trips may have to be ...
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Create A Positive Mindset In Your Child
Helping children to create a positive mindset is critical to their success. One way you can create a positive mindset is to regularly praise your child’s efforts and achievements. For every negative thing you say to your child look for five positive things to say. You can praise your child for ...
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Set Your Child Up For Social Success!
Individuals who treat others with kindness, respect, and compassion are better liked than people who exhibit boorish behavior.
We naturally want to be around people with good social skills and avoid those whose social skills are lacking.
Begin building your child's interpersonal skills by ...
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Avoiding Divorce
The way you treat your partner has a significant impact on the likelihood of a split. If you are unable to talk about difficult subjects and withdraw and stonewall your partner, a divorce may be looming.
Moreover, if you treat your partner with contempt and you overly criticize them, your ...
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