Divorce Education Blogs

Have you been grappling with divorce contemplation for months, maybe even years? Do you have questions about divorce and coparenting but aren’t ready to talk to a lawyer just yet? As a divorced mom with kids, I’ve been in your shoes. I didn’t know where to begin, and that uncertainty led to mistakes—some I wish I could undo. Looking back, I realize how much I’ve learned, and I want to share those lessons with you.

This blog is written from the perspective of a divorce coach, but more importantly, from the vantage point of someone who’s been there. Here, I cover everything from getting started to navigating amicable coparenting, handling expenses, creating detailed parenting plans, learning from mistakes, and finding encouragement for your next chapter—your 'Glow Up.' You are not alone, and there is hope for a brighter future!

Where to Start
Kristen Jonas Kristen Jonas

Where to Start

If there is one consistent thing I have learned with people about to go through a divorce, no one has a clue what they are doing. And, they definitely do not know where to start!

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Easter and Divorce
Kristen Jonas Kristen Jonas

Easter and Divorce

As a parent, you don’t want to miss anything. When it comes to sleepy eyes remember that the Easter Bunny has likely come and hid a basket, you want to see them sprint around the house looking for it. Now, post-divorce, you may have that every other year.

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Dumb Things Divorcing People Do
Kristen Jonas Kristen Jonas

Dumb Things Divorcing People Do

When I look back to my divorce era, I can’t believe all the dumb things I did.  I set myself back financially for sure.  And I spent my emotional energy on the wrong areas.   There were big mistakes that impacted my kids childhood in ways that can’t be undone. If you don’t want to make the same dumb mistakes I made that later bit me in the ass, read on.  Here is the good news. Guess what?  You will have control over 100% of these!

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