The start of the new school year brings a full range of emotions: apprehension about new teachers, schedules and friends along with excitement for new clothes and school supplies. These transitions always bring challenges, so the complexity of two households just...
In a recent judgment in Ontario, Canada, a court has determined that embryos can be understood as “property” and decisions about them made accordingly.This raises new concerns about decision-making related to reproductive tissues, namely that embryos may be treated...
First let me say, I am sorry you are here. So sorry. Please know, you will get through the chaos. And, in the midst of the awful, know that you are not alone. You will survive this. And there is a rich life for you at the end of the tunnel. Divorce is extremely...
Researchers have found that teachers and other school personnel may show bias against children in divorced families without even realizing it. This bias can impact expectations about a student’s academic, social and emotional functioning. Even though children...
If you have children and are going through a divorce, your biggest concern is likely how your kids will be affected. When is the best time to tell your children, and how much should you share with them? YOUR CHILDREN WILL KNOW Your children will know that something is...
At National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), we emphasize the positive impact for children when they grow up in a home with their two married parents. Why? Because a boatload of research shows that when children grow up in such a home they are more likely to reap a host...
