LIFE AFTER + 1

Christmas can look very different for kids when it’s shared between two homes, and that can bring up a lot of mixed emotions, for them and  for you. If you’re navigating Christmas across two households this year, one of the most important things you can do is talk to your kids about it openly and honestly. Kids cope better when they understand what’s happening and when they feel reassured, even if the situation isn’t ideal. It’s easy to get caught up in what’s not working, th

Loneliness as a single parent is something a lot of people experience, but not many people feel comfortable saying out loud. It’s quiet. It’s isolating. And it often shows up in small, everyday moments rather than big dramatic ones. You can be busy all day, doing everything that needs to be done, surrounded by your kids, and still feel really alone. A lot of that loneliness comes from how much life changes after a breakup. Relationships Ending Can Often Be a Result of Friends

Christmas as a single parent is not easy differently. The first year is the hardest, and honestly, even the next few years after that can still sting. You’re trying to make the day special, hold yourself together, manage your own emotions, and somehow navigate how to deal with the one person you don't want to deal with. And when you’re dealing with a high-conflict ex, Christmas can feel a thousand times harder. They might say things that trigger you, try to guilt-trip you, pu