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Anger
Combat Anger With Empathy in a Good Divorce

Wendy Paris on January 10, 2017

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” -The Buddha

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” -The Buddha

Divorce
Build Yourself a Divorce Survival Kit

Wendy Paris on January 3, 2017

The immediate period of separation can feel like a natural disaster. Prepare a tool kit to stay afloat.

The immediate period of separation can feel like a natural disaster. Prepare a tool kit to stay afloat.

Divorce
How Good Divorce Lawyers Have Improved Divorce

Wendy Paris on December 14, 2016

We've all heard about "shark" lawyers circulating failing marriages, but some of the best innovations in cooperative divorce and co-parenting come from divorce professionals.

We've all heard about "shark" lawyers circulating failing marriages, but some of the best innovations in cooperative divorce and co-parenting come from divorce professionals.

Divorce
Good Divorce Weekend: The No-Spending Spree

Wendy Paris on November 29, 2016

Not shopping for Black Friday deals, or Saturday or Sunday specials, made this holiday weekend special for my family.

Not shopping for Black Friday deals, or Saturday or Sunday specials, made this holiday weekend special for my family.

Divorce
Why Taking Ownership Is Key to Divorce Recovery

Wendy Paris on November 22, 2016

I created seven Principles of Parting while going through my own divorce and writing a book about it. The Principles are guideposts that keep us stay on course during trying times.

I created seven Principles of Parting while going through my own divorce and writing a book about it. The Principles are guideposts that keep us stay on course during trying times.

Confidence
6 Steps to Setting Limits as a Solo Parent

Wendy Paris on November 15, 2016

Setting and keeping limits can be extra hard when you're the only adult in the house. Clinical psychologist Stephanie O'Leary gives easy success strategies.

Setting and keeping limits can be extra hard when you're the only adult in the house. Clinical psychologist Stephanie O'Leary gives easy success strategies.

Divorce
Should We Wait for Our Kids to Graduate Before We Divorce?

Wendy Paris on November 1, 2016

Many parents worry that they're divorcing at the worst possible age for their children, but other factors that are largely under our control matter more to a child's well-being.

Many parents worry that they're divorcing at the worst possible age for their children, but other factors that are largely under our control matter more to a child's well-being.

Divorce
We Need a New Word for Stepparents

Wendy Paris on October 25, 2016

The fact that a stepparent is not a legal relationship highlights the role of strong emotional bonds within a blended family structure. Three tips for building good bonds.

The fact that a stepparent is not a legal relationship highlights the role of strong emotional bonds within a blended family structure. Three tips for building good bonds.

Divorce
Laughter in the Face of Divorce

Wendy Paris on October 11, 2016

A divorce comedy improv show helps us take a step back from divorce while creating a positive moment.

A divorce comedy improv show helps us take a step back from divorce while creating a positive moment.

Relationships
Unrequited Love, and Why We Can't Break Free of It

Wendy Paris on October 4, 2016

Intermittent reward keeps us attached, says psychotherapist and author Jeanne Safer. We need to credit our own feelings of dissatisfaction and let go of "relentless hope."

Intermittent reward keeps us attached, says psychotherapist and author Jeanne Safer. We need to credit our own feelings of dissatisfaction and let go of "relentless hope."