A break up is just that, people break up. They live in separate homes, and move on with their lives. It’s isn't that simple when children are involved. You can’t walk away from your children or the responsibility you both have for their wellbeing. Children need stability and divorce doesn’t provide it, but as co-parents you can remain a united front for the sake of your children. You have to be prepared to set aside your differences and parent together. Most likely this won’t be intuitive to either of you and will take practice. A united front means your united in working together for the well being of your children. Ideas to Help Maintain a United Front for Divorced Moms: 1. Be consistent - Children need and crave consistency and structure. Don’t say one thing and do another. Agree on the rules together and stick to them. 2. Don’t bad mouth each other - One of the absolute worst things you can possibly do is degrade your children’s father in front of them. They won’t take a united … [Read more...]