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Supporting Children

Supporting children of divorce and the family dynamic is so important to consider and be thoughtful about during divorce. Browse our ever-growing collection of articles about how to manage special occasions, how to establish consistency between homes, how to manage extended family members and more helpful information to support YOU in supporting your children after your divorce.

A blank monthly planner ready to record an effective co-parenting schedule.
Navigating the Divorce Process
Suzanne Thelen

How To Figure Out a Co-Parenting Schedule

Figuring out a co-parenting schedule can be tricky – come see some of the more common ones and how they might work for you. When divorcing with children, one of the most important decisions to be made is how the co-parenting schedule will be established. There are many options to

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Our five tips for helping children cope with divorce may prevent the forlorn look on this little girl's face as she examines a paper doll family.
Navigating the Divorce Process
Suzanne Thelen

Helping Children Cope With Divorce

Learn five simple things you can do for helping children cope with divorce and to feel more stable in this new circumstance. There is so much for children to process as their parents separate, and on top of that, often their schedule is being impacted. If you’ve both moved, they

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An open, lined notebook lies on a rustic wooden surface, with a blue and silver pen resting diagonally on the left page—perfect for jotting down What Questions To Ask a Guardian Ad Litem. The worn wood adds inviting texture to the blank scene. Read more at Divorce Squad (divorcesquad.com)
Navigating the Divorce Process
Suzanne Thelen

What Questions To Ask a Guardian Ad Litem

Learn what questions to ask a guardian ad litem to ensure that your interests are being properly represented. What is a Guardian Ad Litem? A Guardian ad Litem is defined as, “a Court appointed investigator who, in matters of child custody disputes, is a professional with a mental health background

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A chalkboard with the words back to school - use our back-to-school tips for divorcing moms for a less stressful experience for everyone.
Navigating the Divorce Process
Suzanne Thelen

Back-to-school Tips for Divorcing Moms

Grab these seven useful back-to-school tips for divorcing moms and start the school year with less stress! The return to school can already often be a difficult transition, even more so when you’re going through a divorce. In that case, there are usually additional emotional, financial, and logistical factors adding

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An attorney passing papers related to divorce and child custody in Massachusetts.
Navigating the Divorce Process
Justin Banks

Divorce and Child Custody in Massachusetts

Learn more about divorce and child custody in Massachusetts from one of our Divorce Squad experts. There are a few things to know about divorce and child custody in Massachusetts and today’s expert Justin Banks is here to offer his insight on some of our state’s specific issues. Let’s learn

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Coming up with ideas for DIY gifts for ex husband for Father's Day might be tough - we've got six ideas like the crafty one this little girl is working on ready for you!
Post Divorce
Suzanne Thelen

DIY Gifts for Ex Husband for Father’s Day

Get six ideas for DIY gifts for ex husband for Father’s Day! For single moms and children whose parents are going through or have gone through a divorce, Father’s Day can be a challenging time. It can be difficult to know what gift to give or how to celebrate the

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Get our tips for baking with little kids and make treats like these sprinkle decorated chocolate cookies.
Post Divorce
Suzanne Thelen

Tips for Baking With Little Kids for Inexpensive Fun!

Get some great tips for baking with little kids as a fun and inexpensive activity, perfect for divorced moms looking to stretch your budget! Baking can be a fun and inexpensive way to spend time together and today we are sharing some tips for baking with little kids that can

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Learn how to lessen the impact of Ddivorce on children so they can be as carefree as these two girls swinging in a hammock on the shore at sunset.
Navigating the Divorce Process
Suzanne Thelen

How to Lessen the Impact of Divorce on Children

Learn five easy tips to help lessen the impact of divorce on children. If you’re like me, one of the gnawing questions you ask is how to lessen the impact of divorce on children as you navigate the process and start this new life.  We imagine all the ways in

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A child and his daughter happily celebrating Father's Day after divorce - our five tips can help make this a reality.
Post Divorce
Suzanne Thelen

Father’s Day After Divorce – Five Helpful Tips

Get five helpful tips for managing Father’s Day after divorce to benefit you and the kids. If your children are blessed enough to have a father in their lives that wants to celebrate Father’s Day after divorce with them, then that is something in itself to be celebrated. Was your

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kids going on vacation with ex can be as fun and carefree as this beach scene with our six tips
Post Divorce
Suzanne Thelen

Kids Going on Vacation With Ex?

Get six great tips for making kids going on vacation with Ex easier for all of you! Your kids going on vacation with your ex can feel hard, but that’s not your children’s burden to bear. They didn’t ask to be children of divorced parents, and they shouldn’t be made

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