Posts by Ann Cerney
How to be a Co-Parent After Your Divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful life events. If a couple has children, they will have lifelong contact because of events in the children’s lives even when they are grown. With some guidance, you and your ex can learn co-parenting skills that will improve the emotional future of you and your children. Consider Current Family…
Read MoreSix Common Parenting Mistakes in Divorce
Divorce brings up all sorts of difficult and emotional issues. Parents who are going through a divorce need to be sure that they are guiding their children through the divorce in a way that is appropriate to their age. Here are six mistakes that parents often make during a divorce. 1. Not Giving Children a…
Read MoreMonica
Monica had been married to her husband for 13 years. They have 3 wonderful children, all boys, ages 12, 9, and 7. Monica had been unhappy in her marriage for about the last 7 years. Rather than communicate effectively with her spouse, she has spent hours, even years, blaming herself for her discontentment. Though Monica…
Read MoreMike and Alyssa
Mike and Alyssa have 3 young boys, 6, 4, and 2 year olds. Married for 7 years, they got pregnant on their honeymoon. Mike and Alyssa realized that they had some serious differences in communication styles, and approaches to life. These differences soon created a gulf between them, and after a year of therapy, Alyssa…
Read MoreSandra
Sandra is a successful professional woman who married in her early 20’s, just out of undergrad studies. She then went on to get her MBA, while working full time for a financial firm, and starting her family. After 11 years, and two beautiful daughters together, Sandra describes her marriage as “loveless”. Sandra is a high…
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