The holidays should be a time of joy, but for families juggling multiple dynamics—blended families, divorced parents, and differing traditions—they can feel more like a balancing act. With careful planning, clear communication, and a focus on what truly matters, you can transform holiday stress into opportunities for connection and celebration. From setting boundaries to blending old and new traditions, discover practical ways to make the season inclusive, meaningful, and enjoyable for everyone. … Read More
Holiday Tips
Supporting Diverse Families: Practical Strategies & Insights
**Holidays Together, Differently: Celebrating as Interfaith or Non-Religious Families**
Holidays bring families together, but for interfaith and non-religious families, they often involve navigating unique challenges. How do you blend traditions, create new ones, and ensure everyone feels included? Whether it’s merging sacred rituals or embracing secular celebrations, the heart of the holidays lies in connection, love, and unity. Explore creative ways families honor diverse traditions, manage differences, and create meaningful moments during this special season. … Read More
Holiday Budgeting: Navigating Holiday Expenses as a Single Parent
Simplify holiday caregiving with tools and tips from SupportPay and Naborforce. Learn how to manage shared expenses, include aging parents in traditions, and create lasting memories—all while staying organized and stress-free this season. … Read More
The Sandwich Generation: Finding Balance During the Holidays
The holiday season can be particularly challenging for those in the “sandwich generation”—adults who are caring for both aging parents and children. In this blog, we explore strategies for finding balance, managing stress, and creating meaningful holiday moments for all generations. Learn how to navigate this unique situation and make the holidays a joyful time for everyone involved … Read More
Caring for Elderly Parents: Bringing Joy to Aging Loved Ones During the Holidays
The holidays are a special time to celebrate with family, but they can also present unique challenges for aging loved ones. In this post, we explore meaningful ways to bring joy and comfort to elderly family members during the holiday season. From thoughtful gift ideas to creating inclusive traditions, discover how you can make this time of year extra special for those who may need a little more care and attention. … Read More
Family on Holidays: Caregiving Tools and Simple Tips
Simplify holiday caregiving with tools and tips from SupportPay and Naborforce. Learn how to manage shared expenses, include aging parents in traditions, and create lasting memories—all while staying organized and stress-free this season. … Read More
Co-Parenting and Shared Parenting Time in the Summer Months
Co-parenting can be a challenging but rewarding experience, especially during the summer months when children are out of school, and schedules can be more flexible. Shared parenting time, or the arrangement where both parents share custody and responsibilities for their … Read More
Divorce – Let’s Talk about It
Divorce is a difficult topic to raise with our kids, even for those of us at SupportPay – and we are experienced divorce professionals! We turned to one of the world’s top co-parenting experts, author and speaker Christian McGee, MSW, … Read More
Seeing Divorce Through the Eyes of Children
A Conversation with Expert Christina McGhee About her Exciting New Project December is Universal Human Rights Month – and our focus this month under this category is children’s rights. We typically think the struggles for human rights are happening in … Read More
Bill of Rights for Children
The Bill of Rights for Children is meant to protect the children of parents who are undergoing a divorce. There are many people involved in a divorce. Of course there are the two adults who are deciding to separate, the … Read More
Gratitude Month: A Co-Parent Guide
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with Thanksgiving being just around the corner, we like to center this month around one word- Gratitude. However, if you are separated/divorced and co-parenting, or still needing more time to heal from a recent … Read More
Holiday Tips for Co-Parents
With the holiday season fast approaching, co-parents may be feeling stress or pressure to create a happy, memorable time for their children. Here are three simple holiday tips for co-parents that can help make the best of a difficult time … Read More