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Holiday Survival Tips
The following articles offer holiday survival tips that can help
make your life easier as a divorced single parent. Get ideas on
how to manage your stress, your children, and your money, as well as how to avoid some of the co-parenting hassles that may come up. Plus check out the cute video "See Ya Santa" by The Irreconcilables and the funny Christmas songs for those who are divorced (or those soon to be) at the bottom of the page.
Dealing With Divorce During Thanksgiving
- The first Turkey Day after your separation or divorce will probably feel a little weird. After all, this is a big day to gather the family around the dinner table, give thanks for all the good things in life, and either go shopping or sit down for a great football game. If you're having trouble with how to make it a great celebration in spite of the changes, these suggestions can help.
Managing Holiday Stress - The holiday season is a stressful time for most people, but it can seem overwhelming when you're a divorced parent. There's the scheduling challenge of who will have the kids what days, as well as trying to keep them on an even keel during the hustle and bustle of the season. Here are some tips to help contain the chaos and make life easier for your and the kids.
Parenting after Divorce: Christmas Style - Divorced parents have to face the uncomfortable reality of not spending every holiday with their children. Here are a few tips to make the holiday season easier - for you, your ex, and your kids.
Holiday Visitation Issues - A holiday visitation schedule makes life easier because it outlines where the children will be spending each holiday without having to continually negotiate with your ex. Find out more about how to set up your schedule and what you can do when conflicts arise.
Your First Christmas After Divorce - It's hard not to feel bittersweet during the holiday season, especially with all the decorations and festivities going on. There's the nostalgia of lots of shared holidays with your ex (both good and bad) that can leave you feeling a little unsettled, on top of wondering which traditions to keep and which to let go. Here are a few tips to help you get a handle on your emotions so your first Christmas after your divorce is not quite so uncomfortable.
Surviving the Holidays After Divorce - 10 tips for surviving the holidays, especially if this is your first Christmas as a single woman. When the holiday stress starts, take a deep breath and use some of these suggestions to help you get through the season.
Home Alone During The Holidays - One reality of being a divorced parent is that there will be some holidays when the kids won't be with you. These tips can help you and your children cope with being apart.
Avoiding Gift-Giving
Gripes - Every parent wants to get their kids something nice for Christmas, but realistically you might not have the resources to buy things like you did before your divorce. This article offers some good advice on how to handle the issue of Christmas gifts and end the competition between you and your ex.
How
Do I Afford Christmas? - With a little planning and ingenuity, you can get through the holidays with your budget intact. The following strategies can help you get started.
Gift Ideas - Here are some great ideas to help you with your Christmas list if you're finding yourself short on the extra cash for gift-giving this year.
The Misfit Sock - This is an enchanting tale of a sock that gets separated from its match on laundry day and finds itself thrown into the "misfit sock" pile. This is a great story that teaches gentle lessons about love and loss, encouragement, and gratitude and is perfect for children who are having a hard time coping with their parent's divorce.
