Step-families or new family units
With the current divorce rate in Australia close to 50%, there’s a good chance you might find yourself part of a stepfamily or a new family unit (such as a single parent family).
A stepfamily might be created when your mum or dad marries or moves in with a new partner, who might also have children of their own from previous relationships.
Even if your parents’ boyfriend or girlfriend doesn’t move in with you, you may still think of them and their family as your stepfamily.
Being part of a stepfamily might mean you live entirely with one parent (and possibly a new family) or that you split your time between parents and families.
Read more…Step-families or new family units – ReachOut Australia
After a separation and divorce – Parent Easy Guide
After a separation and divorce, most parents want to work out plans for how their children will live. For some this works without too much hassle, but others may need to go to the Family Court to sort out future parenting arrangements. Sometimes parents just can’t agree.
Read more…After a separation and divorce – Parent Easy Guide – Stepfamily Wiki
Sharing Custody with an Ex Who is Driving You Crazy
This empowering guide is an inspirational roadmap for the millions of men and women navigating a rocky relationship with a former spouse-while trying to maintain a healthy atmosphere for their child. Topics include:
* The 7 strategies for peace when an ex refuses to change
* Skills for taming former in-laws
* Ways to help children cope with a difficult parent
* Strategies and alternatives for focusing anger
* How to avoid hot-button issues
* How to nudge an ex to change for the better
* Ways to deal with children’s questions and confusion
* The new partner’s role in the old partner’s shadow
This is the book for every frustrated parent coming out of a divorce who needs support in setting things right-the healthy, sensible, and sane way.
