How to handle Christmas when your parents have split up

Christmas can be great — food, lights, music, time off — but if your parents aren’t together, it can also be a bit… complicated. Trying to make everyone happy, working out where you’ll be, or juggling different family traditions can get stressful fast. If you’re already overthinking what Christmas will look like this year, take […]

Top 10 tips for living in two places

How to make two homes work when your parents have separated When your parents separate, it’s normal to live in two different houses. It might feel weird or unfair at first — after all, it wasn’t your choice. But your parents have set it up this way because they both love you and want to […]

Reconnecting With Your Parent Post-Divorce

Divorce can shake up every aspect of life, and the relationship you have with your mom and dad is no exception. It’s normal to feel distanced or unsure about how to navigate your connection with each parent after the split. While this time can be emotional, it’s also an opportunity to rebuild and strengthen your […]

A Guide for Surviving Christmas with Divorced Parents

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, the holiday season can be tough for anyone with divorced parents. For years, just hearing the word Christmas would bring up a lot of anxiety for me. What was once a time of family, and joy had turned into one synonymous of brokenness and dysfunction. I remember writing in […]