In an article published in Law.com on 5/12, Rebecca Palmer discusses how divorced or separated families can navigate Mother’s Day, a holiday that often brings emotional and logistical challenges for parents and children in two-household families. Rebecca emphasizes that while Mother’s Day remains a meaningful occasion to celebrate, divorce can bring complexities, especially regarding custody arrangements, emotional well-being, and the need for new traditions. Rebecca provides tips such as collaborative co-parenting, creating new traditions and legal and logistical considerations.

“Beyond the practicalities of time-sharing, your new reality presents a significant opportunity to start new traditions,” writes Rebecca. “For the mother who has her children on Mother’s Day, this is an opportunity to cultivate rituals that are uniquely hers and her children’s. Create joyful, distinct memories that stand apart from the past and point toward an exciting future. Involving the children in the planning process can amplify the meaning of these new traditions, fostering a sense of shared and genuine excitement.”

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