Experience, Strength and Hope

As a professional journalist, the last thing I thought I’d blog about was troubled relationships … that is until I confronted my own. Unlike other challenging moments in life, this was a life-altering event. There’s a [ Read More ... ]

Forgive to forget, and forget to feel again.

 But what does it take to forgive yourself so you can feel again?

So this is comfort when trying for an adjusted settlement?

So this is comfort when seeking an adjusted judgement? No duh …. Nothing is more difficult than predicting what a judge will decide is the appropriate spousal maintenance award on any given set of facts.  This [ Read More ... ]

Oprah’s Great Advice on Relationships

I am a great fan of Oprah. I think she really tries to make our lives better. My sense is that she treats life head on and that she wants us to do the same, regardless [ Read More ... ]

Remember Date Night?

You also have a life …. These days, there isn’t a lot of down time. We are always in a hurry. We offer some time to stop: Parents can have a cup of tea or take [ Read More ... ]

(Un)married With Perks?

Here is a sign of the financial times in which we live … welcome to the “Un-Divorced.” There’s a great article in The New York Times – you’ll have to subscribe, but it’s free — about [ Read More ... ]

Children Mirror Parents

Kay Woods, founder of Precious Treasures Child Care, provides around-the-clock childcare for stressed-out parents. CDR: How do children change during a divorce? KW: At any age, particularly a young age, children can internalize what is going [ Read More ... ]

24/7 Childcare and Sounding Board

Kay Woods, founder of Precious Treasures Child Care, provides around-the-clock childcare for stressed-out parents. CDR: Do you give advice about raising children? KW: Listen, no one wants to be an inadequate parent, and while parents may [ Read More ... ]

Men Aren’t in Rush to Date?

As you go through any relationship change, getting the guy’s point of view is helpful. Askmen.com is full of useful advice, such as not rushing into dating. Some of our readers say it’s just a distraction. [ Read More ... ]

The Science of Love

Is there a science to love? Some neuroscientists think so and are probing why some married couples maintain the spark for years. How do you keep your spark alive?

An Oasis for Stressed-Out Parents

Kay Woods, founder of Precious Treasures Child Care, provides around-the-clock childcare for stressed-out parents. CDR: Why did you start a 24/7 childcare center? KW: About eight years ago, my mother and I determined there was a [ Read More ... ]