Children often face numerous emotional challenges during a divorce, even if they seem resilient on the surface. Studies show that traumatic experiences can alter brain pathways, leading to lasting emotional and physical effects. Divorce can trigger a “fight or flight” response in children, especially if parents are pitted against each other in a traditional court…
Divorce can be extremely emotionally draining on the spouses, but more often than not, the toll it takes on the children in the family is often overlooked. But did you know your children’s emotional well-being is a key factor when you and your spouse seek a divorce thru the collaborative divorce process? During the collaborative…
One of the great dynamics that we participate in at our Divorce Mediation sessions at PeaceTalks is the age-old mantra “necessity is the mother of invention.” Once we’re able to establish a common goal for our couples in each of the areas involving conflict it’s amazing how quickly they discover resolutions through cooperation and creativity. By…
From the time that the emotional separation begins on the path to a divorce there will be transition period while still sharing the house and marking the beginning of the co-parenting puzzle maze. Professionals reiterate that that with the right effort, on both parts, this transition can be smoother and less disruptive to the kids.…
Fortunately, most of the couples we see at Peace Talks are already focused on the common goal of an amicable agreement, the only choice that is always best for the children. One of the first things we do is help set up a structure for times and places and the necessary exchanges to be performed.…
I don’t know how to get the kids more sleep but this letter certainly presents a solid case for making it a cooperative priority whenever physically possible. This response to an LA Times editorial about adjusting school start times to favor the biorhythms of students made a strong case but will face enormous resistance from…
One of the most frustrating constants we see in Divorce Mediation is that a surprising percentage of the children involved will have adjustment issues that will need to be addressed by a an outside specialist. It’s a difficult decision point to face as I can bear witness to in my own life. Now matter how…