Now that children aged 12 and over are approved for COVID vaccinations, some divorced parents, or those in the process of divorce, disagree about whether they want their children to be vaccinated. Parents may feel they are at an impasse and unsure of how to resolve their differences over this important issue. Parents often do not realize that a vaccination, which involves puncturing the skin, … [Read more...]
Cohabiting considerations for divorced or unmarried parents
In recent years, there has been a cultural shift with regard to ideas related to marriage. Thirty years ago, 72 percent of Americans reported being married. Today, that number hovers around 50 percent. This shift doesn’t mean that people are foregoing long term or committed romantic relationships, rather many are choosing to cohabit rather than marry. While some couples believe cohabitation to … [Read more...]
Tips for divorced parents to make it through the school year
As fall quickly approaches, many Dallas-area children and parents alike feel anxious about the impending start of a new school year. For divorced parents, anxiety often centers around having to deal with an ex-spouse about dreaded topics including homework and parent-teacher conferences. Many parents may have different views on school-related matters, for divorced parents, these differences can … [Read more...]