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ROSALIND SEDACCA & DIVORCE EXPERTS AROUND THE WORLD HAVE FREE GIFTS FOR YOU DURING INTERNATIONAL CHILD-CENTERED DIVORCE MONTH IN JANUARY January is International Child-Centered Divorce Month – a time when Divorce filings are highest: after the holidays at the start of the New Year. In recognition of ICCD Month, Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach, author and podcast host, Rosalind Sedacca, CDC, has gathered family-focused divorce professionals throughout the world. They are all giving away free ebooks, courses, videos, coaching services and other valuable resources to help parents: Make the best decisions regarding their children before, during and long after divorce. Avoid serious mistakes that negatively impact their children. Learn how divorce affects children at different ages and stages. Understand divorce options to choose the best course of action for both parents and children. Transition after divorce in a healthy, fulfilling way. Attract a rewarding and lasting love relationship in the

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6 Crucial Messages to Prepare Kids for Your Divorce

Communication with your child is essential. By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC One of the most difficult conversations any parent will ever have is telling their children about their pending divorce. I know first-hand because many years ago I went through the experience. I fought and faced the overwhelming emotions. The deep gut-wrenching fear. The continuous anxiety. The incredible guilt. And the oppressive weight of shame. My son, after all, was innocent. A sweet, gentle soul who loved his father and mother dearly. He certainly did not deserve this. I struggled with the anxiety for weeks in advance. When should I tell him? How should I tell him? Should we tell him together? And most frightening of all, WHAT SHOULD WE SAY? How do you explain to a child that the life he has known, the comfort he has felt in his family setting, is about to be

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Holiday Coping Tips For Divorced Parents When Apart From Your Kids!

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC One of the saddest consequences of divorce for parents is the alone time when your children are visiting their other parent. While short-term periods can be a welcome respite for an overscheduled single parent, that’s not always the case. For many co-parents, the intervals between seeing the children can be long and lonely. This is especially so during the holiday season. And even more challenging when friends and neighbors are busy with their own family gatherings. It’s really important for parents who are alone during the winter holidays to get creative and absorbed in activities you find personally fulfilling. This time of year can also be an opportunity to reflect on meeting your own needs. That includes finding friends and activities that bring joy into your life on a personal level rather than a parental level. Avoid comments and behavior you’ll later regret! Among the greatest

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Navigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting When Alcohol is a Concern

Co-parenting can feel impossible when one parent consistently misuses alcohol. It’s essential to create an environment that prioritizes the child’s well-being while reducing stress and miscommunication between parents. When done correctly, co-parenting can provide children with a sense of stability and safety, even in the most challenging circumstances. Establishing Boundaries and Expectations One of the most effective strategies in high-conflict co-parenting situations is establishing clear boundaries and expectations. Set specific rules regarding alcohol use around the child, as well as guidelines for how time with each parent will be managed. Consider drafting a comprehensive parenting plan that details when the parent who struggles with alcohol abuse will have contact with the child, and how both parents will communicate about issues that arise. In high-conflict situations, communication is often strained, and small misunderstandings can lead to significant arguments. Therefore, keeping all communication child-focused and fact-based is vital. Utilizing structured communication methods

Child-Centered Divorce

Why Parents Reject Or Abandon Their Children After Divorce

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Following divorce, most parents are eager to see their children as frequently as possible. Often this desire results in heated battles in or out of court focused on custody issues. In many cases, co-parenting is the ideal option. A parenting plan is set into place and the children are moved between two homes giving them continued access to both parents. In many cases, parents may not want to "share" the children. However, they often realize this is in their child's best interest, and therefore come up with an arrangement they can live with. In families that don't co-parent, usually one parent has primary custody of the children with the other parent taking the reins on a scheduled basis. This regular visitation may be over weekends, specific days per month, or periodic visits during the year if distance is a factor. In some cases, however, one parent

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Why Men Are Often More Challenged By Divorce!

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Most everyone is emotionally impacted by divorce. The psychological toll can be even more dramatic when children are involved. There’s little doubt that a relationship breakup ramps up stress for both partners. However, several factors seem to indicate that divorce may be even more challenging for men than for women. Here are four reasons why divorce stress can take a greater toll on men: He’s more likely to be blindsided by the divorce In general, women are the first to initiate or file for a divorce. This seemingly sudden announcement often comes after she spends years feeling unhappy or frustrated in an unfulfilling marriage. Frequently her husband is not aware of her feelings, or he shrugs off her complaints as needless whining or nagging. Sometimes these unhappy women reach out first to family and friends for support. Others seek out professional counselors or coaches. When, despite

Child-Centered Divorce

Divorce Mistakes: It’s Never Too Late To Make Amends – For Your Children!

Cooperative co-parenting supports children By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Whether you got divorced several weeks ago or it's been several years, most of us can acknowledge that we've made some mistakes. Perhaps we lost our tempers at an inappropriate time and watched our children painfully internalize the experience. Maybe we referred to our ex in a rather unflattering way, making our child very upset and storming away in anger. Chances are, in the heat of the divorce drama, we settled for a decision or two that we later regretted and still feel guilty. Or we made a child-related agreement that, in hindsight, was not in our child's best interest - but we don't know quite how to remedy the situation. While some legal matters will involve only legal resolution, there are many post-divorce relationship decisions involving our children that we can remedy. Thankfully, it's never too late

Child-Centered Divorce

Soberlink Advanced Remote Alcohol Monitoring Brings New Hope to Families Impacted by Alcohol Misuse

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Rebuilding trust between co-parents has long been the cornerstone of the Child-Centered Divorce Network’s philosophy. That’s why we’ve been proud to partner with Soberlink, leading experts in remote alcohol monitoring technology. “The weaponization of alcohol use has the unfortunate ability to rip families apart,” said Chris Beck, VP of Business Development at Soberlink. “Our goal at Soberlink is to empower parents to be a part of their children’s lives by offering reliable alcohol monitoring that gives family members, as well as attorneys, peace of mind.” Soberlink's comprehensive system offers an innovative solution for alcohol monitoring in custody cases where a child’s safety may be in jeopardy. It combines technology and convenience to provide court-admissible documentation of sobriety that supports child safety along with a deep sense of security for parents. Reliable alcohol monitoring is proving to have a positive impact in divorce custody cases. Consequently, Soberlink continues

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Soberlink’s Advanced Remote Alcohol Monitoring Brings New Hope to Families Impacted by Alcohol Misuse

Soberlink proves sobriety By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Rebuilding trust between co-parents has long been the cornerstone of the Child-Centered Divorce Network’s philosophy. That’s why we’ve been proud to partner with Soberlink, leading experts in remote alcohol monitoring technology. “The weaponization of alcohol use has the unfortunate ability to rip families apart,” said Chris Beck, VP of Business Development at Soberlink. “Our goal at Soberlink is to empower parents to be a part of their children’s lives by offering reliable alcohol monitoring that gives family members, as well as attorneys and professional caregivers or treatment providers, peace of mind.” Soberlink's comprehensive system offers an innovative solution for alcohol monitoring in custody cases. It combines technology and convenience to provide court-admissible documentation of sobriety that supports child safety along with a deep sense of security for parents. Reliable alcohol monitoring is proving to have a positive impact in

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