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02 Dec Dear Santa: Please Bring Games – Lots and Lots of Games

Posted at 08:05h in couples, Family, gratitude, marriage, mindfulness, Parenting, relationships, Work-Life Balance by amy 0 Comments

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By Tonya Graser Smith Each family embraces certain winter holiday traditions. Lighting candles. Baking cookies. Watching “A Christmas Story” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The tradition we’re cultivating in the Smith household: Spending less time on screens and more time on games. Good old-fashioned board games and...

21 Nov How to Raise Grateful Kids. They’ll Thank You One Day (Right? I hope!).

Posted at 08:13h in Family, gratitude, mindfulness, Parenting by amy 0 Comments

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By Tonya Graser Smith As we head into Thanksgiving, I have been thinking about how to raise grateful kids. Here’s the thing: What do I know?!?! Like any parent, I just do my best. I try to pay attention. I try to listen to other parents. I...

21 Oct Don’t ‘Fall’ for the Pumpkin Spice Divorce

Posted at 07:00h in collaborative divorce, Collaborative Law, communications, couples, Divorce, marriage, mindfulness, Post-Separation Support and Alimony, relationships by amy 0 Comments

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By Tonya Graser Smith Now that fall is here, I thought it would be seasonally appropriate to talk about what I call the “pumpkin spice divorce.” Pumpkin spice isn’t just for lattes anymore. There’s pumpkin spice everything – beer, candles, Spam (Pumpkin Spice Spam!) and more –...

18 Jul How to Earn Points at Home and Work: Take a Vacation or Staycation

Posted at 07:02h in couples, Family, marriage, mental health, mindfulness, Parenting, relationships, Work-Life Balance by amy 0 Comments

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By Tonya Graser Smith I’m a firm believer in vacations. It’s important to regularly take time to recharge – to disconnect from work and electronics and reconnect with yourself, friends and loved ones. Taking a break makes you better at work and home. It’s a way you...

07 Jan What You Can Learn From J.K. Rowling About Thriving After Divorce

Posted at 07:30h in Divorce, gratitude, mental health, mindfulness, Parenting, single parenting, Work-Life Balance by amy 0 Comments

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By Tonya Graser Smith Happy New Year. When you’re getting divorced, you’re embarking on a new year, no matter the date on the calendar. In helping clients through one of the most difficult times in their lives, I urge them to give themselves grace and take care...

05 Dec Divorcing After the Holidays? Here are 4 Tips for Handling this Season

Posted at 08:43h in Child Custody, Collaborative Law, Divorce, mindfulness, Parenting, single parenting by amy 0 Comments

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By Tonya Graser Smith The holidays are tough on even the most stable relationships. For those who are thinking of divorce, the season can bring clarity and a desire for a fresh start come New Year’s. That’s why for divorce attorneys like myself, January and February...

01 Nov Being Thankful When Your World Is Crumbling

Posted at 08:00h in Divorce, gratitude, mental health, mindfulness, Parenting, single parenting by amy 0 Comments

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By Tonya Graser Smith November is a time to be thankful. It’s a time for family, friends, food and togetherness. But how can you be feel thankful when your world is falling apart, when you’re going through a divorce? You do it by taking it day by...