Tag: Parenting
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Are Children of Divorced Parents More Likely To Get Divorced?
It is a commonly accepted “truth” that the children of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced themselves. After all, it seems that with a rising divorce rate here in the US and the fact that children learn behaviors and lifestyles from their parents, this would be an incontrovertible truth. But as it…
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Surrogacy For Same Sex Couples in Michigan 3
In this series we are looking at what Michigan law has to say about surrogacy, and how this could affect same-sex couples looking to become parents through surrogacy. In the first and second articles we’ve discussed the different types of surrogacy available, and what Michigan law allows. Moving forward, we’re going to wrap this…
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Surrogacy For Same Sex Couples in Michigan (Part 2)
Having looked at exactly what surrogacy is, and what form it usually takes, we are now discussing what Michigan law has to say about surrogacy. Because commercial surrogacy is illegal in Michigan, while altruistic surrogacy is not, it’s important that you understand exactly what the law says about this subject. What are the…
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Surrogacy For Same Sex Couples in Michigan (Part 1)
In the wake of the legalization of same sex marriage in Michigan, there are a vast number of gay and lesbian couples who were finally allowed to walk down the aisle together and declare their lifelong love for one another. But as the old playground song explains, “first comes love, then comes marriage, then…
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Parenting Issues After Divorce #5: Maintaining Stability
Having looked at a number of parenting issues that divorced parents struggle with, from discipline to compromise, we are wrapping up this series with a look at the final subject on our list of co parenting issues that divorced parents often face – maintaining stability. “But we ate a late dinner every day last…
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Parenting Issues After Divorce # 4: Discipline
Although parenting is a major commitment presenting a host of challenges for everyone who takes it on, divorced parents face a particular variety of struggles unique to their situation. In this series, we are looking at some of the obstacles that co-parenting after divorce entails, and how to overcome them. “But dad never grounds…
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Parenting Issues After Divorce #3: Trash Talking Your Ex
Parenting is challenging for everyone. Whether you are married, divorced, or a single parent, raising children is going to be one of the hardest and one of the most rewarding things you do. Divorced parents often face unique challenges that can make the process that much harder. Having already discussed the first two subjects…
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Parenting Issues After Divorce #2: Finding Middle Ground
In the introductory article in this four part series, we looked at the first item on our list of discipline-related issues that many divorced parents face when trying to co-parent – comparisons. But while it’s hard when your child compares yours and their other parent’s disciplinary style, it’s important to remember that you are in…
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Parenting Issues After Divorce #1: Being Consistent
Having just spent some time looking at the different ways that divorced parents can work together to build positive co-parenting communication methods, we would like to look at some of the parenting issues that divorced moms and dads often face. Before we start, however, we would like to point out that all parents wrestle…
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How To Build A Positive Co-Parenting Relationship After Divorce (Part 5)
This is where we wrap it up, folks. Having discussed several different ways that parents can build positive and healthy co-parenting relationships after divorce, we are going to look at the last item on our list. But just because it’s last in the order of presentation, doesn’t mean it’s any less important. Creating A…