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Parenting and Children

New day, fresh start

Making new years resolutions or goals can be a fun family activity that can be done anytime. After finishing up the new version of SupportPay I felt like I needed a reboot so here are my thoughts on goals.  It can be … Read More

Tips on keeping track of your money as a single parent

Flashback…Its the week before Christmas and my 10 year old daughter and I decide to brave the mall. She needs some teacher gifts to give before tomorrow, when school will break for 3 weeks. Of course we wait until the … Read More

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After Divorce Life: Challenges, Realities, and Moving Forward

After Divorce Life: The Reality Check You Need If you think that after the divorce is final, everything will get easier—here’s a reality check: it won’t! Now, I’m not saying this is true for everyone, but I wish someone had … Read More

Life and balance as a single parent

One of the hardest things about sharing time with your kids with your ex is the simple fact that it means you get less time with your kids. There are so many demands on your kids’ time… school, sports, activities, … Read More

Creating the Best Happiness Holiday: Simple Tips for Joy

Want to make your holiday season happier? A happy holiday emphasizes mental well-being and genuine connections over material aspects. In this article, you’ll discover ways to create a joyful and fulfilling holiday. Key Takeaways Discovering the Concept of a Happiness … Read More

Top Holiday Tips: Expert Tips on Tipping and Enjoying the Season

Searching for reliable holiday tips to enhance your festive season? This article provides essential advice on holiday tipping, budgeting, stress management, and thoughtful gift-giving. Get expert insights to make your holidays smooth and enjoyable. Key Takeaways Holiday Tipping Essentials Holiday … Read More

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Our customers are our kids

When I first created SupportPay, I wanted to create an easy-to-use online system that would help parents communicate and coordinate child support payments and other info as it relates to co-parenting. When I started building a company, SupportPay, to support … Read More

How to get back 80 days of your life

How to get back 80 days of your life

When you get divorced, you often wish you could cut ties with your ex completely. But if you have kids, that’s not usually in anyone’s best interest. Ironically, most couples who get divorced struggle with communication… and communication becomes even … Read More

Four ideas for creating a special bond as a single parent

Four ideas for creating a special bond as a single parent

The bond between parent and child is a strong one… if you nurture it. When you don’t have your kids all the time because you’re sharing custody, it can feel harder to nurture that bond. The good news is that … Read More

Choosing the Best Custody and Divorce Lawyers for Your Family’s Future

Understanding Child Custody What is Child Custody? Child custody refers to the rights and obligations between parents regarding their children after a divorce, legal separation, or paternity decree. There are two independent types of custody: legal custody and physical custody. … Read More

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Our Fall Traditions

Fall is here! Well, living in California, fall really doesn’t make much of an entrance. The weather changes ever so slightly and the months change names. But even though it doesn’t look like fall around here, there are plenty of … Read More

Parenting and Divorce

Parenting and Divorce: Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being

Parenting during a divorce is tough, especially when it comes to parenting and divorce. How do you support your child’s well-being through this transition? This article covers key strategies for communication, stability, parenting plan and more. Read on to learn … Read More

Simplified kids' schedules for divorced parents

Kids schedules made easier live for divorced parents

It’s no secret that when school starts back up again, life suddenly gets chaotic. Not only is there school all day, five days a week, but all the kids’ activities start back up again and we wonder why we signed … Read More

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Resources for divorced parents and kids

Getting divorced is hard on everyone involved, especially your kids. The actual process can be long and drawn out, but there’s hope that once the divorce is finalized, everything will be okay right away. The truth is that getting a … Read More

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Last days of summer how to make them count

The first day of school is always exciting and fun, but also bittersweet. It means no more sleeping in and spending long afternoons at the pool and no more late nights gathered around a campfire laughing with friends and eating … Read More