With the rise of "gray divorce" over the past few decades, more adults than ever are having to face the reality that their parents are no longer together while figuring out how to explain the situation to their own children.
'Gray divorce' poses challenges for the adult kids in the middle
Are you having similar problems in your marriage?
Like parenthood, marriage is often a simultaneously rewarding yet challenging experience. When you marry the love of your life, it's difficult to fathom that your relationship may decline one day; in fact, it might end in divorce. There's really no way to tell which marriages will last a lifetime and which will cave under the many pressures and problems that arise over time.
Helping children who are struggling amid divorce
Growing up is all about change. Kids face changes that are -- at least for them -- life altering and stressful all the time. However, parental break-up is inarguably one of the most significant changes kids can face in their journey to adulthood.
You may need to alter your custody schedule as kids grow up
When you and your ex decide on a custody schedule during a divorce, you're naturally going to think about what works best for you right now. When do you work? Where do the kids go to school? What day works best for the transfers?
5 questions to ask yourself before adopting a child
Are you thinking of adopting a child? This is a huge step in your life, and you need to make sure that you are really prepared for the change. Here are five important questions to ask yourself before moving forward.