Communicating With a Difficult Ex: Scripts and Strategies That Keep You Calm
Some days, it feels like every message from your ex is designed to provoke you.The tone, the timing, the little digs — they all land like a spark in dry
Some days, it feels like every message from your ex is designed to provoke you.The tone, the timing, the little digs — they all land like a spark in dry
If you’ve ever said “yes” to something that didn’t feel right — just to keep the peace — you’re not alone.After separation, boundaries can feel complicated.You want to stay civil,
If you’ve ever heard your child say, “But Dad lets me…”or“Mum doesn’t make me do that,” —you’ve met the challenge of two-home parenting. Different houses, different rules, different rhythms.It can
The moment is brief, but it can change the whole day.A handover — that five or ten minutes when the kids move between homes — can stir up a surprising
After separation, everyone talks about co-parenting.You hear the word everywhere — in parenting groups, mediation sessions, social media posts.And yes, co-parenting can be wonderful… when it works. But what if
Loyalty Conflicts in Kids (and How to Ease Them) If you’ve ever heard your child say, “I don’t want to upset Mum,”or“Dad might get angry if I tell him I
No one plans for their family story to have chapters like this.You imagined stability, not schedules; connection, not complexity.And yet — here you are, building something new. A blended family.Different
Separation doesn’t just change your relationship — it reshapes the entire family system.Parents adjust, kids adapt, and extended family… often have opinions. Grandparents who want more say.A sibling who “just
You’ve survived the separation.You’ve worked out the routines, the handovers, and the parenting plan. And then the next challenge appears: the shared event. A birthday.A school concert.A family holiday. Moments