Voices Against Violence Necessities Drive
ITEMS THAT ARE MOST NEEDED: For Women:
Associate Attorney Mackenzie Ruroede is a member of the Young Lawyers Division’s Voices Against Violence Necessities Drive committee this year and is asking for help from our colleagues, neighbors, and community to fill our drop-off location box with supplies for victims of domestic abuse. Our office will host this drop-off location Aug. 12 to Sept. 30 during our normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are located at 349 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Voices Against Violence (VAV) educates young lawyers and the public about the epidemic of domestic violence and encourages advocacy for domestic violence victims through legislative initiatives, pro bono service, and hands-on support to shelters and other programs providing aid to victims of domestic violence. Each fall, VAV has a necessities and toiletries drive, collecting donations to deliver to shelters throughout South Carolina.
For Children: Baby food Diapers and wipes Socks and underwear (new) Clothing Winter coats Shoes Books G-rated DVDs Stars and smiley stickers Teddy bears (new) Play-Doh Coloring books
Toiletries: Feminine products Facial tissues Deodorant Toothpaste and toothbrushes Shampoo and conditioner Antibacterial wipes Nail clippers Lotion Vaseline Soap Hair brushes Ethnic hair products Shower sponges
Underwear (new) Sports bras (new) Sweatpants or yoga pants Flip-flops / shoes Socks (new) Coats Writing journals Pens Books Bus passes Bath towels Twin-sized bedding Pillows and pillowcases Blankets
Crayons Blankets
Back-to-School Success How to Set Your Kids Up for a Great School Year Post-Divorce
We all know divorce can be hard on kids, no matter how smooth the separation. Confusion, discomfort, and sadness are all common feelings that can color their day-to-day lives, and embarrassment over the process might even temper their excitement about going back to school at the end of the month. Fortunately, you can do many things as a parent to make that back-to-school experience more fun than stressful. Here are a few smart steps to take. Split the Trips Back-to-school time brings with it the expectation of extra outings. If your kids aren’t old enough to drive, then it’s up to you and your ex- spouse to ferry them to the mall for new clothes; the office supply store for fresh pencils, pens, and other supplies; and the grocery store to load up on their favorite snacks and brown bag lunch ingredients. In the weeks leading up to that first school day, divide up those tasks (taking your custody arrangement into account) so that nothing is missed. Get Organized Next, work with your ex-spouse to make sure you have plans for getting your kids to and from school, whether that’s finding the designated bus stops near each of your homes, organizing separate car pool groups, or drawing up a pickup and drop-off schedule. Having these things figured out in advance will let your kids know what to expect, making the transition less stressful for everyone.
Be Gentle Even if the back-to-school process seems to have gone off without a hitch on your end, there’s no way of knowing how your kids are feeling once they arrive on campus. When they come home at the end of the day, don’t bombard them with questions. Instead, let them settle into their new routine and, hopefully, bring up the subject with you in their own time. If they don’t, try asking for concrete details about their day so they don’t feel like you’re prying at their feelings.
2 www.SCFamilyLaw.com
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