The holidays will be different for many children who are adjusting to their parents’ divorce. What once was, is no more. In the midst of their “new normal,” now they must learn how to deal with dividing the holidays between parents.
Jeff Harrell worked long hours in the restaurant business when his daughter was born. Alyssa was 3 months old when Harrell realized that she clearly had no interest in being with him.“That’s when I knew things had to change,” shares Harrell. “I did not want my child to grow up not knowing me.
Why do some couples embrace the empty nest while others end up in divorce court?“There are lots of sides to the empty nest that are complicated,” says psychologist, Dr. Susan Hickman. “Many experience depression, feelings of sadness, anxiety, identity crisis and significant grief.
5 Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents
The holidays will be different for many children who are adjusting to their parents’ divorce. What once was, is no more. In the midst of their “new normal,” now they must learn how to deal with dividing the holidays between parents.
A Father’s Love
Jeff Harrell worked long hours in the restaurant business when his daughter was born. Alyssa was 3 months old when Harrell realized that she clearly had no interest in being with him.“That’s when I knew things had to change,” shares Harrell. “I did not want my child to grow up not knowing me.
Keys to Avoiding Empty Nest Divorce
Why do some couples embrace the empty nest while others end up in divorce court?“There are lots of sides to the empty nest that are complicated,” says psychologist, Dr. Susan Hickman. “Many experience depression, feelings of sadness, anxiety, identity crisis and significant grief.