Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Welcome to the Parenting After Divorce Blog.

In this blog I will ask questions of the "experts" in hopes of getting responses that reflect the real life stories, the trials and tribulations associated with Divorce. There are certainly better and worse ways to manage a divorce, and having the knowledge that will allow you to choose the best path for youself and your family is golden.

The first topic we will cover is "bad mouthing" your former spouse in front of the children. Why do people badmouth? Perhaps they are defending themselves, perhaps they are trying to win their children's love, or perhaps they are looking for acceptance. Unfortunately, the consequences to the children are not worth the price. Children deserve the opportunity to love both parents. Children should get the opportunity to learn about their parents without the other parent telling them what to believe.

Would you have wanted someone else to tell you what to think in regards to your own parents when you were growing up?

I welcome your comments, go to our website and click on the contact link to post to this Blog.

Dr. Kristine Turner
Clinical Psychologist
http://www.newbeginningscoparenting.com/