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03/29/2022

Hand a smartphone or tablet to a kid, and they likely know exactly what to do with it. As technology use increases, and the users get younger and younger, it’s vital to know how it impacts their future. Learn how technology directly impacts the development of young children.

10/04/2019

“We have our greatest influence on our children during the first twelve years of their lives. Once adolescence hits, our ability to guide them is reduced as they become increasingly independent, and as they look to their peers and other outside influences to guide them.”

Having and maintaining a positive influence on your children can be difficult, especially as they get older and our influence starts to wane.

08/30/2019

Please stop making things perfect for your kids. Unfortunately, I see the outcome for some of these kids who have had everything taken care of for them and you are not setting them up for success. Part of learning to function in society is learning from mistakes and failures. If you don’t allow it to happen while they are in your care, they will surely learn it when out of your care and it may be too late.

Children need to fail sometimes

08/16/2019

In the line of work that I deal with, I see selfishness fleshed out in a lot of ways and it is very draining. I encourage everyone to take a moment to skim through this article and find at least one thing you can do to be selfless and think of others before yourself. It can truly change your day and your mindset! Also, if you are one to ignore self-care for the sake of work or your family or whatever the case may be, I urge you to take a minute as well and just breathe or write a few things down you’re grateful for or do that much needed thing that you’ve continued to put off. We tend to ignore some of the most important things when we get going in this face-paced world and all it takes is stopping for just a moment to breathe life in.

Imagine the possibilities of a life filled with these simple acts of joy that can be done in minutes. Here’s a template to get started.

06/28/2019

Team parenting is essential for the children’s wellbeing. I deal with many cases where the children suffer due to the parents having anger towards the other parent or other family members, keeping record of wrongs, or blaming the other parent for circumstances. This isn’t healthy for the child/children involved and will often cause emotional harm. Attached is an article with more information on team parenting.

Understand the importance of team parenting and what you and your parenting partner can do to work together.

05/20/2019

In a divorce, separation or custody dispute, parents need to be educated and informed on the different stages of child development in order to determine what is in a child’s best interest. Children have different needs and behaviors based on the stage of development they are in and the transition of a divorce or custody change can be positive or detrimental for the child depending on how the situation is handled. Below you will find more information discussing the different stages of child development.

WebMD explains the Piaget stages of development and how they are reflected in your child's intellectual growth.

05/06/2019

Something I have become passionate about is co-parenting. Through my experiences with divorce and child custody, the ultimate goal when children are involved is stability and security for them. As Jocelyn Block and Melinda Smith state, “Co-parenting after a split is rarely easy, especially if you have a contentious relationship with your ex-partner. You may feel concerned about your ex’s parenting abilities, stressed out about child support or other financial issues, feel worn down by conflict, or think you’ll never be able to overcome all the resentments in your relationship. But co-parenting amicably with your ex can give your children the stability, security, and close relationships with both parents that they need. For the sake of your kids’ well-being, it is possible for you to overcome co-parenting challenges and develop a cordial working relationship with your ex. With these tips, you can remain calm, stay consistent, and resolve conflicts to make joint custody work and enable your kids to thrive.”

Go to https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/co-parenting-tips-for-divorced-parents.htm/ to learn more. Please share this information with anyone you may know dealing with divorce and co-parenting issues.

Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents Making Joint Custody Work After a Divorce or Separation Co-parenting after a split is rarely easy, especially if you have a contentious relationship with your ex-partner. You may feel concerned about your ex's parenting abilities, stressed out about child

04/01/2019

At Burch Law Firm, we know that when you walk through our door you may be personally dealing with a stressful situation in you life. That’s why we strive to provide a calm, home-like environment to talk through and deal with your current circumstances. We want to bring as much peace of mind as we can to you during your time of stress.

04/01/2019

03/30/2019

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03/30/2019

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