Holidays With Children: Help for Divorced Parents

Holidays take on a whole new meaning following separation or divorce. Along with the inherent stress we face during the holidays, such as shopping, travel, parties and more, shared parenting with your ex can quickly become the most stressful of all. If you share custody with your ex, are part of a blended family or have a loved one who is, take strength in knowing you are not alone and make use of the many resources available to you. Counselors, religious leaders and even school counselors can assist in helping develop a plan that will be best for the child(ren.) Below are some useful websites you can refer to for more insight on sharing the holidays after divorce.