by Alisa | October 24, 2022 | Co-Parenting Blog, Concern about a Troubled Wordl
A while back I read something about how smiling makes you feel good. The article said when you smile, a chemical is emitted in your brain that makes you feel happier. If you’re testing it now, you’ll see that it’s true. I read this against a backdrop of intense...
by Alisa | April 17, 2022 | Co-Parenting Blog
Many years have passed since since my divorce and difficult co-parenting years. In retrospect I can see how those years grew me up, opened my heart and changed my understanding of love. This article is a description of the process that unfolded for me. My hope is that...
by Alisa | July 23, 2021 | Co-Parenting Blog, Concern about a Troubled Wordl
When COVID hit, I was overcome with anxiety. I realized quickly that it wasn’t just the pandemic that was upsetting me. It was also the state of our country. So much division and so much conflict. So much hatred and demonizing of other. In my work with...
by Alisa | January 18, 2021 | Co-Parenting Blog
Co-parenting communication is extremely challenging. Often co-parents feel powerless to change it. Is it reasonable to think communication between highly conflicted co-parents can improve? Yes, co-parents can and do improve their communication. It is amazing how much...
by Alisa | February 18, 2020 | Co-Parenting Blog
Is your co-parent badmouthing you to the children? Knowing that your co-parent is badmouthing you is terrible! It is deeply distressing, anger provoking and just plain scary to feel like your co-parent is trying to turn your children against you. Co-parents can get...
by Alisa | November 29, 2019 | Co-Parenting Blog
One of the most difficult realities of divorced co-parenting is dividing up holidays. Being away from children on a holiday can feel intensely empty and debilitatingly sad. Many of us have divorced families in our extended families. Supporting divorced co-parents with...