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Just because you get a divorce, parenting doesn't stop... Shouldn't stop! Do you know this nasty word, co-parenting. Most traditional legal systems and judges do not like this nasty word because it offers too much flexibility in parenting arrangements--who will do what and when? Will there be consistent routines in place? I know, right, all of these challenging questions while your trying to get over an "adult" ... but not your child(ren). Yes, parents, can and many do, co-parent after divorce or separation. Be creative in new parenting expectations: more or less demands, habit building routines, and more should be discussed between you and your ex, and, then, external people that you both associate with.  If not you will have too many people in your bizamiss (pardon the cultural slang). Some suggestions What daily routines does your family follow regarding  mealtime? chores? schoolwork? playtime? television habits? bedtime? friends/relationships? What traditi...

From the Editor In this edition, I would like to pause from the traditional holiday theme topics to discuss children and divorce. The NewMonday Show The new book within the Holy Bible (Book of Joshua) was introduced. The discussion included the meaning of scarlet, harlot, and Joshua. (:  I welcome you to listen 24/7 at sherleneonline.org Let's talk Helping Children to Cope with Divorce Source: The Parent Institute (n.d.) parentinstitute.com Did you know that half of all children in the U.S. will spend some part of childhood living in a single-parent household.  There should be a partnership with your child's school (school counselor, trusted teacher), you and your former spouse, and external friends or family to support not only you, but also the child(ren) involved. The school should have documentation of both parents on the child's student records. The goal is to make certain that each child knows that they are loved by both parents. If th...