Communication and organization tips to help children succeed with less stress
Dear Readers: The phrase “Happy New Year” conjures up images of fireworks, time with friends, and the setting of new goals and resolutions to improve in the new year. What a load of pressure that can be! Which kind of New Year’s...
Dear CeCe, My former boyfriend showed up drunk and dropped off the cat we use to share. He got to keep him when we split. He said he didn’t want her anymore. He then called the next day asking for the cat back! Do I have to give her back...
Dear CeCe, Christmas is almost here. I’ve spent my money on getting gifts for the kids, only to realize that I don’t have all the decorations I used to have, nor all the little items that made our house feel special during the holidays. My ex and I...
Dear CeCe, The holidays are here. This is my first holiday since my last relationship ended. I’m starting to feel depressed and alone. I don’t even want her back; I’ve been doing okay. There is something about the winter holidays that make me...
Dear CeCe, A position at my company just opened. My ex would be perfect at it. It would also give her a considerable income boost. Should I recommend her? It would be great for her and great for the company, but we would be interacting more. We...
Dear CeCe, My Ex doesn’t know how to cook, but our shared custody agreement gives him the kids for Thanksgiving. Money is tight for both of us, and he has shared his concern about being able to cook the meal. We both believe it’s...
Dear CeCe, My grown daughter insists on trying to throw her father and I together at events even though we’ve been divorced for 20 years. The problems arises when our daughter invites both us and our spouses to lower-key events, like summer...
Dear CeCe, I’m wondering how much contact with an old flame is appropriate when you’re in a married relationship. My wife is keeping in touch with her first love, and I worry that she still has feelings for him. She has shared personal information...
Dear CeCe, I moved to another state to retire to a fantastic, active, senior community. My grown son just informed me that my ex, his dad is looking at buying a home here, in the same HOA, after my son told him how much I loved it. Apparently, he...