Q. “My head knows my relationship is over but my heart has yet to catch up. I’m not sure how to grieve. My children (3 are adults and live with me) dislike seeing me sad at any time. Should I put on a happy face in front of them?
A. Having your heart and head synch [...]

Q. I’ve just started to date casually and I’m not sure how much I should share with my boys, who are 10 and 13. What’s the best way to introduce a new partner to my children?
A. If you’re getting out into the dating world, I recommend you give yourself permission to have fun and enjoy [...]

Q. “The holiday season is coming up and I’m recently separated. I have two school-age boys. My stomach feels like a knot thinking how different the holidays are going to be now for them. Is there some way to make it easier?”
A. Family holidays are supposed to be relaxing and stress-free, but often they aren’t. [...]

Q. “We’re one of the first couples in our social circle to get divorced. I don’t want my divorce to change my friendships, yet I’m worried that it will. What can I do to prevent it?”
A. This may not be the answer you want to hear, but divorce will inevitably shake up your friendships and [...]

Q.“How do I help my children cope with a dad who has a new woman in his life, when they feel she comes before them?
A. It can be a difficult transition for children to see parents with new partners. Children often dearly hold that that fantasy that mommy and daddy will get back together. That [...]