Preteens are generally between the ages of 9 to 12 years old. In terms of behaviour, it’s common to see children in this age group doing more in activities in school, hanging out with friends more frequently, attending birthdays, playing [...read full post]
Categorized: Children's Issues.
The first year following a divorce or separation can be difficult for parents and children. How will they spend the summer? Which parent gets to take the children on vacation? Who takes the children trick-or-treating?
These are all issues that [...read full post]
Categorized: Children's Issues.
Nuclear families have a tough time with teenagers – and it’s much the same with blended and single-parent families.
As teenagers go through this emotionally stressful period of their lives, they will make mistakes, and need their parents. Especially during [...read full post]
Categorized: Children's Issues.
As listed on the Government of Canada website, parenting plans “outline how parents will raise their children after separation or divorce”. While custody and access are also settled during divorce and separation proceedings, parenting plans are slightly different. They focus [...read full post]
Categorized: Children's Issues.
When a child moves between divorced or separated parents, he or she can experience some sadness, guilt and stress, especially when the arrangement is in its early stages. Parents can also struggle with the emotional challenges of this complicated transition [...read full post]
Categorized: Children's Issues.