Occasionally in my practice there is a couple I am working with that are “stuck” and if they continue to stay together they will definitely hurt their chances of perpetual marital bliss. Yet, divorce is not something I encourage though for some it becomes a decision they must make. Sometimes it is helpful for the couple to agree to “trial separation.” In this post you will learn a way to go about a structured or trial separation. Continue
Family
Did you know there are 161 registered sex offenders in Wood County? The ratio of residents to sex offenders in Parkersburg is 264 to 1. Because this month’s issue is about healthy and safe kids, I think this is a great time to learn about how to discuss sexual abuse with your children and how to protect children against sexual abuse. Continue
Your personality is your consistent pattern of behavior, thoughts, and emotions. It’s the characteristic way in which you respond to the world around you. About 50% of our personality is based on our genetics – the temperament we are born with. Studies of identical twins separated at birth show surprising similarities in the twins even though they were raised in completely different environments. Our environment, though, does shape us in powerful ways. Our family of origin, events and experiences in early childhood, social groups, and our culture definitely shape our patterns of behavior and how we are. Continue
Should I Sign my Kid up for Sports? Continue
Sharing custody means that a child’s parents or guardians do not live together and must negotiate caring for the child or children from two different homes. Usually this is due to a marital divorce or separation of cohabiting couples. Shared custody, or co-parenting, presents unique challenges for the parents who are trying to carry out the “best interests of the child.” Continue
