Better Communications as You Co-Parent

If you’re like me, most communication between your ex-spouse is centered around the kids. Whether you’re on the phone, online, or in person, effective communication between co-parents is essential for good family connections. Combine good communication skills with consistent rules between households, and you have a great formula for co-parenting success.

Hey, we’re not all perfect nor have we always handled things well with our ex; and I’ll be the the first to admit it. Here are a few tips on how to go forward and maintain better contact: Read more

Get Outdoors and Come Back Revitilized

I just took a brisk walk down to the beach and let the breezy salt air fill my lungs. The water, now empty of swimmers and summer’s bustle, glistened in the sunlight and made ripples as “blues” scurried underneath tempting fishermen along the shore. I heard leaves rustle in the background and all sorts of birds calling out. Walking back, I noticed bees going about their daily chore of gathering nectar, fuchsia stained beach roses still in bloom and Monarch butterflies floating by as they venture all the way to Mexico. Imagine that!

This is how I stay mindful of nature’s delight when I take my morning stroll. But sometimes my mind wanders… trying to solve problems, putting together “to do” lists and thinking of what I have to get to first at my desk. Read more

Finish Unfinished Projects and UnClutter Your Mind

For me it’s books. I can’t believe it, but right at this moment I am reading six!

Now, before you think I’m a literary genius (wish I were but… NOT!), let me explain.  I start a book and then I start another. And then another. Somehow, I hear about yet another “must” read, and I’m online with my frequent book buyer card, ordering more books that either come in and stack up on my shelf, or get started and end up getting shelved anyway. Read more

Don’t Let Co-Parenting Zap Your Energy

If you have kids, you know that your ex-spouse will be a part of your life for a long time. There are calendars to coordinate, transportation between households and celebration details to iron out. And all that co-parenting interaction could wear you out.

Even in the best of marriages, couples can disagree at times when it comes to the kids. Throw in two divorced parents with two households and lots going on like mine, and there’s bound to be some friction.

To avoid energy depletion from interacting with your ex, I try and follow these guidelines:

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Sunday Night Set Up for a Productive Monday

Tomorrow I’ll be excited to jump into all that my week will bring; challenging work and time with the kids. I can’t wait to get my appointments finalized for the week and my schedule set. Words and phrases and concepts have been dancing in my head the entire weekend for all that I want to do. I have calls to make and people who I want to contact. Read more