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“Should I let my kids decide on the custody schedule during a divorce?”

By Kent Toussaint / August 14, 2018 October 20, 2020 / Divorce/Blended Families

https://youtu.be/YAT-GQ1Eltk Divorce can be hard for everyone involved. For this week’s “Tips on Teens” video blog, Kent will answer the following question from a mother who is in the process of getting divorced and is wondering whether her kids should be involved in the decisions regarding custody schedules: “My husband and I are going through …

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“How do I get my stepchildren to respect me?”

By Kent Toussaint / July 17, 2018 May 19, 2021 / Divorce/Blended Families, Uncategorized

Kent answers the following question from a stepfather who is struggling to better connect with his stepchildren: “How do I get my stepchildren to respect me? I’ve been living with them for over two years and they still fight me when I try to get them to do their chores, homework, etc. My step-sons and …

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“How do I emotionally support my daughter after her father disappeared again?”

By Kent Toussaint / June 27, 2018 October 20, 2020 / Divorce/Blended Families

https://youtu.be/QkMssvnu4e0 For this Tips on Teens Video, Kent answers the following question from a concerned single mother looking for advice in order to continue providing help and support for her 15 year old daughter: “I am a single mother of a 15 year old daughter. Thankfully my family is very supportive. Her father has tried …

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“How to rebuild trust with your teen after a messy divorce?”

By Kent Toussaint / May 9, 2018 October 20, 2020 / Divorce/Blended Families

https://youtu.be/-k8Rrcs2gLU This week, Kent explains how parents can strengthen trust with their teens by answering this great question: “How can we assist teens in developing trust (with peers, with parents, with everyone) when trust issues were compromised during a messy divorce and parental disputes?” Tips On Teens is a vlog that our Clinical Director, Kent …

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When Do You Need Marriage Counseling?

By Kent Toussaint / March 1, 2015 May 19, 2021 / Divorce/Blended Families, Therapy Treatment

Clues on Kids #011 At one time in your life, the person you share a bed with each night was the source of happiness and hope. Remember when you both finished each other’s sentences and giggled about all those cute and sappy private jokes? Do you recall when you both really enjoyed spending time together… …

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comic showing angry teen getting caught between parents' fighting

Co-Parenting with Your Hated Ex-Spouse

By Kent Toussaint / March 1, 2014 May 19, 2021 / Divorce/Blended Families

Tips on Teens #012 Finally, it was the last straw. Both you and your spouse decided to call it quits. Just get through the divorce and there will be no more fights, no more arguments and no more misunderstandings… except about your kids!