March 15th, 2008

Mean Girls + The Teen Brain & Decision Making!

I attended a conference called the Brain Institute in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Baird was one of the keynote speakers. I’ve condensed her information so that it is enjoyable and understandable. Dr. Abigail Baird Ph.D. is a developmental neuroscientist at Vassar College where she is Assistant Professor and Director of the Laboratory for Adolescent Studies in the Department of Psychology.

This will be a bit complex, but really is fascinating if you will follow along. So, here we go.

Let’s look at a brief overview of a few areas of the brain & behavior:

February 29th, 2008

Agreeing To Part - The Uncontested Divorce

This is fast becoming the major trend in the UK. It is on the rise in the USA too, but not to the extent it is in this country. The picture is mixed in Europe, France being the country with the largest number of couples fighting their way to a highly contested court case and emotionally charged divorces. Does this mean that the British people are surpassing examples of matured and calm understanding when it comes to divorce? Not necessarily, but it does mean that law cases costs a fair bit here, and few are in the position to afford it. Uncontested divorces have become so very popular precisely because the very areas of conflict that are causing the divorce had been resolved as far as possible between the partners before they came to the court. When the areas of conflict are eliminated, there remains little left to do except finish the paperwork and formalities.

December 21st, 2007

How Can I Stop My Divorce? - 3 Common Mistakes And How To Avoid Them!

With divorces at an all time high many couples will go through the pain and turmoil of marriage breakup. That also does not take into account the number of divorces that are stopped before they get too far! This means that even more will suffer the prospect of divorce.

So how can I stop my divorce and pull back from the brink, and more importantly how do they make the marriage last in love and happiness? While every marriage and divorce are not the same, with different people, values and circumstances there are some core mistakes that people tend to make when trying to win back their partner. There are also ways to stop these mistakes and create positive outcomes instead!

December 10th, 2007

Living Beyond Divorce - How To Get Life Back To Normal After A Divorce

Divorce creates chaos. There’s no getting around it. Even if the divorce has brought a greater sense of peace and calm into your life, it’s still change and with change comes chaos. As a parent, you know that children rarely function very well in chaos, so one of your prime strategies needs to be to create some sense of normalcy as quickly as possible. That may just seem like yet another thing to add to your already bulging “to do” list, but the truth is, you’ll be able to clear off more than just one item from that list if this gets accomplished quickly.

November 30th, 2007

Find Out How To Choose The Right Divorce Attorney

A divorce is a hard thing to go through. It can be an emotionally and financially draining process. This is a vulnerable time in anyone’s life, and choosing a good divorce attorney is a must. You will be putting your life in this person’s hands. The outcome of the case can determine your financial standings for many years, and the consequences of a bad divorce attorney can be devastating, especially if there are children involved. Here are some tips for choosing a good divorce attorney.


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