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School Performance & Divorce

School performance is almost always affected by the divorce of one’s parents. While it is not an easy time for you as a divorcee, it is important not only yo help yourself through this process, but be there for your … Read More

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Child Literacy Month & How to Approach It

Child literacy month is here – your child or children might love to read, may not look at books at all, or you may notice that their interest is waning and they are reading less than they used to – … Read More

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Healthy Choice Strategies for your Kids

As a parent, raising your children is something that can bring great joy into your life, but like anything else, it comes with its challenges. Helping your children make healthy choices and get them into the mindset of learning how … Read More

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The Most Common Problems You Can Face in Co-Parenting

Written By: Ryan Pell  Common co-parenting problems is a popular topic today, as more and more people say it’s vital for a child’s well-being. Research shows that co-parenting is important for a child’s mental health after marriage dissolution and helps form coping … Read More

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Child Support and College Expenses

Written By: James Collins Many parents know that paying tuition for their children is a necessity but others wonder what constitutes additional expenses beyond the normal child support. With the increase in college expenses and tuition costs, many parents are getting … Read More

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Different Breaks Necessary for Children in Elementary School

Written By: Timothy Miller Children in elementary school are still young and require constant refreshment of their brains. Young children quickly get bored when they do some activities constantly without taking breaks. Tutors and parents should therefore know how their children … Read More

Self-Care Tips From Professionals

As a company built by parents, for parents- we understand the difficulties that come with divorce. One of the hardest parts of co-parenting is finding time for self-care, a time that’s necessary for revitalizing the energy needed to tackle your … Read More

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Self-Care: A Child Perspective

Advice From My Kids on Self-Care for Yours By Erika Englund, CSO In honor of self-esteem month and our goal to get all children the support they deserve, we ask, what is “self-care for kids”. The phrase “self-care” might conjure … Read More

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Stress & Self-Care for Divorced Parents

Quick Self-Care Tips for Co-Parents: In the United States, 1 in 4 children are living in a single parent household, and it can be stressful. Effectively managing stress is a key to improving the happiness of you and your child. … Read More

How to Enforce Child Support in California

For millions of Americans, worrying about child support payments isn’t an issue. The payer pays on time and without any real need for the state or law enforcement to get involved. However, there are also many cases, some egregious, where … Read More

The Benefits of the Great Outdoors

It’s National Great Outdoors Month, and SupportPay is here for it. We are not just the first child support payment and management app – we are also a company formed by parents, for parents. Like you, we spent hours last … Read More

Getting a Divorce in California

Every state has different regulations when it comes to divorce. There are great online resources to help you understand the laws and procedures for each state. It is always important to know what to expect when entering into a new … Read More

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Raising Teen Girls: 5 Modern Books Parents Should Read

Raising teen girls is a unique challenge. From conflicts and frustrated responses, adults often feel clueless about how to help their teens go through complicated situations that affect their mental health. The first step to becoming a helpful adult is … Read More

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Help Your Child Become More Independent

Every parent wants to raise children that are independent, free-thinking, and know what they want and figure out how to obtain it. However, raising independent children is a challenge itself – especially because parents feel the need to resist the … Read More

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Main Questions for Alimony, Child Support, And Taxes

Many people have difficulty in telling how alimony differs from child support. It lies in their purposes. Alimony is paid as financial help for the second spouse, while child support is a payment meant to provide the basic needs of … Read More