1) Remember that this holiday season is a transition period for you, your spouse, and your children. It will get better.
2) Get the support you need. Anyone going through a divorce should be in counseling. Divorce is the death of a marriage and you need help during the grieving process.
3) Try and remember how difficult this is for your children. So much has changed for them. Put them first and try and minimize as much change as you can for them; if they spent a particular holiday celebrating with their grandparents or extended family don’t take that away from them
4) If you have a court order outlining parenting time for the holidays follow it; if you or your ex want to change realize it has to be agreeable to the both of you and it should be agreed to in writing such as email, text or letter.
5) Begin making memories and new traditions. Think of this as an opportunity to do something different perhaps go and cut down your own tree. Make a gingerbread house. Volunteer with your children at a charity. There is no better way to feel better than to help someone else.
Finally remember this could be a season of joy, celebration, and new beginnings.
