The OurFamilyWizard Blog
Welcome to the OurFamilyWizard blog. This blog was setup as a forum for the exchange of ideas to help families and the professionals who serve them. Articles within are relevant to Attorneys, Mediators, Judges, Magistrates, Referees, GAL’s, Visitation Expeditors, Parenting Consultants and Parents. Our goal is to create a place where anyone involved in family law can share ideas that could reduce conflict, improve communication, protect children and help move families forward:
- January 13, 2010
- Divorce Triplets - advice for parents about divorce in exactly three words
Three seems to have magic properties. Something within us is affected by a series of three items, read or spoken. We have come up with a list of some triplets about divorce.
- January 12, 2010
- International Divorce Rates
How does the US compare to other countries in terms of divorce rates? Surprisingly, the US is not at the top of the list according to DivorceMagazine.com.
- January 11, 2010
- The biggest misconception about divorce with kids
When parents begin the process of divorce with children they often have some misconceptions about what life will be like after divorce. The biggest misconception about life after divorce when kids are involved is that you and the other parent will get to go your separate ways. This couldn't be further from the truth.
- January 7, 2010
- A concerned dad with a promiscuous ex
- By Brigitte Wangberg, M.S., MFT
“My ex-wife goes on dates or has men over almost every night. If it is her night with the kids, she will get a sitter or have the men over to the house with the kids there. She has already dated many men and claims, “to be in love” with each one. Each relationship lasts less than three months and then she moves on to the next. She allows these men to spend the night, even when kids are with her. I am very upset and concerned..."
- January 5, 2010
- Teaching your kids money management skills
Kids need to learn about money management as early as possible. Children need to learn what money is and how it works. One thing that needs to be instilled at an early age is how to handle the emotions that arise from having or not having money. It is important for people to learn how to handle money issues in a calm and rational way.
- January 4, 2010
- Make 2010 the year for family.
Every year people setup resolutions to help improve themselves. Let's make 2010 the year that we return to family. It is very easy to forget how important and amazing a family can be, but, like anything, you will get out what you put in.
"Girls Night Out" or "Guys Night" have always been popular, but how about bringing back "Family Night". Try to set aside a night that you can spend with your loved ones to do something, also try to do something that doesn't involve the TV. It may be a card tournament or a board game or maybe its skiing or ice skating, but get involved in something with your family. Maybe even get the extended family involved.
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