PeaceMaker Mediation

16/01/2019

It is difficult for parents to find the best way to tell the children about their decision to get a divorce.

This helpful guide gives parents a better understanding of the thoughts and feelings that children may have and it provides some tips for talking with your children about divorce.

Blessings
Yolanda Booysen
PeaceMaker Mediation

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04/01/2019

To ensure a smooth and peaceful transition into the new school year, it is important for divorced parents to get a plan in place before the year start.

The article give some useful topics to discuss with your co-parent to manage the school year.

If you have difficulties communicating as divorced parents, consider mediation to resolve the issues.

Welcome to contact me at 082 3327 343 or at [email protected] for more information on mediation.

Best wishes!
Yolanda Booysen
PeaceMaker Mediation

Co-parenting can have its share of difficulties: managing kids' schedules, after-school activities, parent-teacher conferences, and sick days can put co-parenting skills to the test.

25/12/2018

Merry be your Christmas, peaceful be your home, joyful be your family!

Blessings
Yolanda Booysen
PeaceMaker Mediation

15/11/2018

Great infographic on trauma in children

12/11/2018

If both parents are willing to communicate with each other and put the needs of their children first, it is possible for children and their divorced parents to have a happy holiday.Here are a few things you can do to peacefully celebrate the holidays post divorce.

Contact me if you consider mediation to ensure that holiday arrangements for the upcoming holiday season are sorted in advance.

Blessings!
Yolanda Booysen
PeaceMaker Mediation

Following a divorce, parents can make the holidays less stressful for their kids by communicating and by putting their children's needs first.

09/11/2018

A few useful strategies worth considering on how to handle the upcoming December holiday, if your Ex set his/her sights on making you miserable.

Heather felt that familiar sense of dread. December was always the worst. Although she and Brian had been divorced for over three years, the holidays continued to be complicated and miserable. Despite her best efforts to keep things friendly, there was zero flexibility. If Molly or Jack had holiday....

05/11/2018

With December holidays around the corner it is important for divorced parents to work out where your children will be during what times, and when, where, and how exchanges will take place. Your children will feel more secure, and all of you will avoid frustration, disappointment and unnecessary legal cost at the 11th hour.

Call me to schedule a mediation session to facilitate the process.

Have a good Monday!!
Yolanda Booysen
PeaceMaker Mediation

02/11/2018

Telling your child that you and your partner are getting a divorce is a daunting task for most parents. Parents who are going through a divorce are experiencing a lot of different emotions themselves, ranging from anger, disappointment and fear of an unknown future, to sadness and guilt about causin...

29/10/2018

The December holiday should be a time when parents and children look forward to relax and spent quality time together. Unfortunately in many cases of divorced families it is a time of anxiety, anger and frustration. Avoid misunderstandings and disagreements around the upcoming holiday by discussing your holiday arrangements with the other parent in advance. Here are a few valuable tips to help you achieve a successful holiday.

If you need assistance to discuss a clear plan contact us on 082 3327 343 or at [email protected]

Blessings!
Yolanda Booysen
PeaceMaker Mediation

Here are some valuable tips to help you achieve a successful holiday time.

22/10/2018

"My husband wants to try mediation to settle our divorce, but a friend told me that women always do worse in mediation than in the traditional process (each side hiring a lawyer.) My husband has an edge because he negotiates contract disputes for a living. How can I be sure I won't get ripped off?"

If mediation is done well by a skilled mediator then neither husband nor wife will get a leg up on the other.

19/10/2018