November is National Adoption Month, which might prompt you to start thinking more seriously about making an addition to your family. Adopting a child is a wonderful decision, but you may not know how to get started.Adoption is complex and has many different elements...
Dating relationships can take many twists and turns. Unfortunately, some relationships can become abusive. While a lot of the public focus on dating abuse is on younger couples, people of all ages can be victims of dating violence.Whatever a person's age, if he or she...
One thing that has very big ramifications for domestic violence survivors is what protections they can receive under the laws of their state, including the laws on protecting domestic abuse victims from gun violence. Last week, a bill was signed by Pennsylvania's...
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, but how often does it happen? Unfortunately, statistics prove that this type of abuse is very common.According to estimates from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: One in three women have experienced physical...
Domestic violence leaves victims and their families distraught and concerned. For some, domestic abuse may present itself clearly in physical altercations; but for others, abuse may occur in subtle put-downs. No matter the abuse or its severity, all victims have the...
When it comes to divorce, communication is critical not just between spouses, but between parents and their children. What parents say to their kids leading up to, during, and after a divorce matters. One conversation that can be particularly impactful for all the...
For separating adults, divorce can bring stress and strong emotions. For children, such a confusing time may leave them quiet and concerned. The most beneficial action divorced parents can take is to provide comfort and open arms to their children.When custody is...
Good communication is extremely important when it comes to parenting, and this doesn't change when parents gets divorced. However, communication is especially important when divorced parents are co-parenting because the circumstance involves more than just the husband...
Millennials have been getting married later in life compared to earlier generations. The types of concerns that are common among millennials as they enter marriage are perhaps different than couples who were getting married at younger ages. For one, getting married...
Many issues can arise when co-parenting with an ex-spouse. Unfortunately, there is no single guide that can cover all potential problems that may arise, as every situation is unique based on circumstance.However, there are a few obstacles that are common and very...