Articles by Gary Direnfeld | Guest Author

Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW is a Canadian Social Worker in private practice. He is recognized from his 65 episodes of the hit show Newlywed/Nearly Dead, to over 500 columns as the parenting expert of a major metropolitan newspaper, to more than 350 media appearances, to his book, Marriage Rescue: Overcoming ten deadly sins in failing relationships. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters.

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No Way Do I Want My Ex’s New Partner Around My Kids

When your Ex gets a new partner, it is natural to be wary of them at first. But when that wariness doesn’t subside over time, it may lead you to question whether you […]

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New Year, New Family Dynamics

As we let go of 2022 and fully embrace 2023, many people find themselves adapting to the changes that came with their “clean slate.” For a split household, these changes may not just […]

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New Year, New Co-Parenting. Three Resolutions for a Challenging Co-Parent

With the year ending and a new one off to a fresh start, many people’s minds go to New Year’s resolutions. Of those, perhaps the most common are about managing money and losing […]

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Holiday Gift Spending: Let’s Talk!

The holidays are a season of giving. Many love to watch the joy on someone’s face when they open a special gift from you. But for others, this can be stressful. Specifically in […]

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Seasonal Affective Disorder Post-Divorce

It’s that time of year again. Stores have gone into full “holiday mode” and people are starting to deck the halls with boughs of holly. But while a million renditions of “It’s the […]

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