In many cases, those who see the signs and report child abuse are daycare providers, teachers and doctors. These are people who have close contact with children but who are not actually connected to an individual child’s family. They may see signs like physical...
Month: April 2020
You can foster your grandkids if your child loses custody
Parenting is a job that seemingly never ends. Even once your child reaches adulthood, they will likely turn to you for advice to help when things get rough. Beyond that, once they have children of their own, you may find yourself fulfilling many of the same roles you...
Building routines for your kids in a time of change
Family is the center of every child’s world. When elements of that family changes, it can be difficult for children to cope. While divorce may ultimately be the best thing for your family, it can be hard for everyone to go through in the moment. For children, keeping...
Meeting the guardian ad litem in your custody case: Tips that can help
Maybe your spouse alleged you were a neglectful parent. Maybe you alleged your spouse was actually abusive. For whatever reason, your custody case has escalated, and the court has appointed a guardian ad litem (GAL) for your children. A guardian ad litem’s job is to...
Ways to make drop-off easier on yourself, your children and your ex
Every other weekend, you and your ex meet at the local diner parking lot to exchange your kids. Here are a few tips to help make this hand-off a more peaceful one: Say hello You say hello to the cashier at the grocery store and the teller at the bank. Extend this same...