Co-Parenting Tips for the Holidays

Co-Parenting Tips for the Holidays~1 min read

ByParnell, Michels & McKay Law Offices Hours Categories Collaborative Law, Family Law

Lisa Garbardi, Ph.D., is a mental health specialist that deals with difficulties like co-parenting after a divorce. She wrote an exceptional article comparing co-parenting over the holidays to Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol. She speaks about the bitterness that can come with the divorce process, especially through litigation, and how that affects a parent’s enjoyment of the holidays.
Here is a link to the article. If you are going through your first (or twentieth) holiday after a divorce, it is worth the read. https://gabardi.com/2014/12/14/a-lesson-from-dickens-for-co-parents-this-holiday-season/

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