Tag Archives: parenting kids through the next chapter after divorce

Laying The Foundation After Divorce

Posted on November 10, 2020 by janieleeds

When my kids’ dad declared six years ago that he ‘didn’t want to do this anymore’ I was devastated. I spent a lot of time mourning his abrupt departure from the family and when he left the home, three months … Continue reading →

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Allowing Kids To Learn The Hard Way

Posted on May 23, 2018 by janieleeds

It’s tough out there as we all know.  It’s even harder when we see our kid suffering because we want to make it easier for them.  We’d take the suffering before we’d allow them to experience it.  But that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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What Are Your New Year’s Plans?

Posted on December 30, 2017 by janieleeds

Onward and upwards my friends!  I’ve spent the last few years alone on New Year’s Eve as my kids were always with my ex and his family at a family party to which I was excluded.  I have to say, … Continue reading →

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My Heart Is Heavy But Healing

Posted on December 18, 2017 by janieleeds

So my kids met the new girlfriend of my ex (their dad) this weekend.  It was hard for me to not tell them that she was coming (I knew from other family members), but as an afterthought, he didn’t tell … Continue reading →

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