January isn’t just the start of a new year; it also marks the anniversary of International Child-Centered Divorce Month. This observance reminds us that how parents approach and navigate their divorce – and what comes after – can profoundly impact their children’s lives, both now and in the future. We’re Honored to Join this Group […]
Divorce can make the holiday season a complicated and emotional co-parenting journey on so many levels. In my recent interview on The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast, Erik M Feig joined Jackie Pilossoph as we discussed the unique challenges and emotions that divorced or divorcing co-parents face during the holidays. During the podcast, we talked about […]
The Back-to-School season can be especially challenging for divorced or separated co-parents. For families with neurodivergent children and kids with special needs, co-parenting through this time of transition can be even more complicated, as it is not only a transition from summer schedules to the school year parenting routines, but it also requires a supportive […]
Family discussions about how, if, and for how long aging in place will be a viable option for elder family members can be difficult to have without the discussion becoming contentious. In this video we discuss three “traps” that can can derail your family dialogue about this important issue and offer some strategies about how […]
Mediation isn’t just for separation and divorce. It can be an important resource for parents with neurodivergent kids, to help them stay aligned with each other about important issues and decisions. People often ask me why I became a mediator: Helping parents is my why. In this video, I talk about ways mediation can be […]
You’ve apologized. They don’t accept. Now what? This can be an all-too-common, difficult and sometimes awkward situation, whether it’s with your partner, family, friends, or even in mediation. In this video, we talk about some strategies to help you move forward after you’ve offered an apology, but the other person isn’t receptive. At least not […]
Whether the setting is a mediation, a family gathering, or an issue with someone that matters to you, how you apologize can in many ways be as important as what you are apologizing about. It can be the difference between being seen as taking responsibility and just going through the motions. It can be the […]
How much clutter is acceptable can be a hot-button issue for anyone sharing a living space, especially if you are not on the same page about how the space will be kept and who will be doing what. It’s an issue that’s been dividing people for as long as there’s been space to share. In […]
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