When a marriage ends, people brace for the hard conversations. How will custody work with the kids? How will the money be divided? Who gets what pet? And what life might look like next.
What people don’t always prepare for is the feeling of being watched, of realizing an ex somehow knows things they have never been told. Continue reading →
There are few family outings as refreshing and enjoyable as hitting the local waterparks. Being able to practice bodyboarding or fly down a curvy slide with friends is a welcome change when the temperature creeps up higher and higher. Continue reading →
There’s nothing quite like the nostalgia of riding on a carousel. The ornate animals, timeless music, and slow-speed excitement come together to create unmatched whimsy. But you may not know that carousels have been around for over 1,000 years. Continue reading →
From the Triangle to the Northern Piedmont, Central North Carolina offers immersive cities like Raleigh and captivating scenery in national, state, and local parks. Families can enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities, like fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, and getting closer to white-tailed deer and red foxes. Continue reading →
Few names are as closely associated with Paris as Coco Chanel. She is an inspiration for reinvention, which is often needed after divorce. Continue reading →
For many children, the Fourth of July means fireworks, sparklers, parades, cookouts, and ice cream. While those traditions are certainly part of the celebration, Independence Day also offers parents an opportunity to teach children about our nation’s history, the importance of freedom, and the value of spending meaningful time together.
For divorced parents, holidays can sometimes feel different than they once did. The good news is that children rarely remember whether a celebration was elaborate—they remember whether they felt loved, included, and connected. Whether this year’s holiday falls during your parenting time or you are sharing the day with your co-parent, the Fourth of July can become a cherished tradition for your family.
Every year, the National Park and Recreation Association celebrates national parks and green spaces throughout the United States. This July, National Park and Recreation Month is themed around “the power of” parks and recreation. Continue reading →
Father’s Day is much more than another date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to celebrate the men who guide, protect, teach, and love their children every day. Whether a father is married, divorced, remarried, or raising children as a single parent, the impact of an engaged father is profound. At Woodruff Family Law Group, we see firsthand how important healthy father-child relationships are to a child’s emotional well-being, especially during times of family transition.
Every year on June 19, Americans observe Juneteenth, the day that marks the effective end of slavery in the United States. Continue reading →
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