With fall just ahead, it’s a good time to think about your spring garden. For a beautiful garden next year, begin preparing this fall. Here are a few ways to get a head start! Autumn Steps for a Better Spring Garden PREPARE YOUR GARDEN
[I am] a toy for them to play with that they have to share.” To prevent your child from feeling like Rufus, my team here at Atlanta Divorce Law Firm recommends that you and your co- parent focus on planning, coordination, and communication this upcoming school year. We understand that when it comes to supporting your kids during their extracurricular activities this fall, the idea of seeing and interacting with your ex-spouse might be the last thing you want to do, but for the sake of the kids’ well-being, we suggest that you try to set aside any lingering frustrations from the marriage in order to What Do the Kids Want PLANTING BULBS If you want beautiful flowers in April, you should start planting bulbs now. Many flower bulbs need to be in the ground before winter settles in; this helps activate the bulbs’ biochemical process that allows them to bloom. Getting the bulbs into the ground before it freezes allows their roots to grow deep enough to protect them from the biting winter weather. Among the flower bulbs you should plant soon are tulips, daffodils, irises, and hyacinths. CHICKEN WIRE After you’ve planted your bulbs, there’s a risk that uninvited guests will dig them up. There are a few ways you can ensure that your bulbs remain undisturbed throughout the fall. One way is to place chicken wire over your bulbs after they’ve been planted. This keeps rodents from digging them up and allows the plants to grow through the gaps in the wire.
KEEP YOUR GARDEN TIDY Once you’ve harvested your best fruits and vegetables, go back through and harvest the rest, even if you don’t plan to eat them. Make sure your garden is clear of old vegetables, fallen leaves, and weeds. Leaving decaying plants in or on top of the ground can spread diseases into the soil and attract unwanted pests to your garden. HEALTHY SOIL Pulling up weeds and all of your vegetables can help keep the earth free from rotting plants, but there are other steps you can take to ensure that your soil stays full of nutrients. Pick up a kit to test the pH levels of your soil. Most gardens thrive in soil with a pH of 6.5. Add compost to your soil supply now to give it time to break down during the winter months.
CO-PARENTING THIS SCHOOL YEAR
Labor Day signals the end of summer, meaning that school has either already started or the first day back is nearly here. To some families, getting back into the school routine can provide comfort and stability. For families going through a divorce, even attempting to create a routine can be frustrating or even impossible. Many divorced couples get so caught up in navigating their own emotional minefields that they underestimate the effect their separation is having on other important members of the family — their kids. The amount of data from psychologists, therapists, and even lawyers on children of divorce is overwhelming. Yet, it all feels so geared toward the parents. When it comes to returning to school after a family divorce, what do the kids want? During a study conducted by the BBC, researchers gave cameras to 21 children of divorce and asked them to record their feelings regarding their parents’ separation. One of the children, Rufus, explained that at times, “It’s like
create a co-parenting relationship that makes your children feel supported and welcome.
That being said, if you have found that your co-parent hasn’t acted in accordance with the arranged custody agreement, or they won’t communicate or effectively co-parent with you, please feel free to contact our office. Our attorneys understand the significance of these custody arrangements and can help create a plan that will consider the best interests of both the children and parents. Call today at 678-798-8093 to learn more.
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