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Reunification therapy restores damaged child/parent relationships

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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Many lawyers and judges understand the benefits of having orders for reunification therapy included in family law judgments, says Derek Woodruff, co-director of Renew Supervision Services. “Reunification therapy is a way to restore a relationship between a child and an estranged or rejected parent. It’s a form of family […]

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A look back at helpful advice for separated/divorced parents

/ 2022 Year in Review, Legal Services /

The difficulties that children face after separation and divorce were the focus of a series of posts from Renew Supervision Services in 2022. In June, they wrote about the complications that arise when parents separate or divorce. When mom or dad leaves: Effects of separation or divorce Many parents feel angry and others feel helpless

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Co-parenting over the holidays sure to bring new challenges

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The holiday season is quickly approaching. Children are sure to be talking about what they want for Christmas, Hanukkah or whatever celebration the family embraces. This can be a magical time of year, but the first winter holiday celebration as a separated family brings along new worries and challenges. To read more, click here. More

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Effective co-parenting during the holidays starts with these five tips

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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • The holiday period can be stressful for any family as they make plans for festive dinners and gift-giving. But if parents are separated and sharing access to one or more children, tensions can easily escalate and spoil what should be a happy, relaxing time of year. To help these

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Children and estranged parents benefit from supervised visits

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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Parents entangled in legal proceedings after a relationship breaks down quickly realize the benefit of working with a service that coordinates and oversees the visits of the child with the non-custodial parent, says Techenia Archer, service support coordinator with Renew Supervision Services. “We are a child-centred organization made up

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Because of the pandemic, children may need mental health days

/ COVID-19, Legal Services /

It has been a long and difficult time since the pandemic began. Children have experienced changes like never before, and many children and youth are showing the strain from the effects of the pandemic. Do children need mental health days and, if so, how do we as parents manage them? To read more, click here.

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Common parenting mistakes after divorce or separation

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A separation or divorce can create tremendous stress, change and conflict within a family. Fears can arise for parents such as the loss of one’s home or financial stability and even losing custody or contact with children. Reflecting upon important decisions and accepting assistance can help well-intentioned parents make child-centred decisions that could mitigate the effects

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Custody arrangements protect children after breakups

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Separation or divorce can be a tumultuous time for a couple. Divorce is recognized as one of the top five greatest stressors. Children suffer when families dissolve and change. However, careful attention and planning paid to a child’s visitation arrangements with each parent can greatly reduce the impact of divorce upon a child’s emotional well-being.

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Children with special needs find separation or divorce traumatic

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Separation or divorce is difficult for all children. It is even more difficult for children who are on the autism spectrum, as they thrive on routines and predictability. This family disruption and transition can have a much greater impact on their entire world. To read more, click here. More from Renew Supervision Services Children should

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