other and enjoy all the magic the city has to offer. Whether you’re looking for something adventurous, relaxing, or festive, there’s a holiday date night idea for every couple. From twinkling lights to warm treats, Birmingham has endless options to make your season merry and romantic. Here are some holiday-inspired date night ideas to spark connection and create special memories with your partner.

Need date night ideas in Birmingham, Alabama. We got you! Here are some great ideas!

Coparenting could be a new word for you, especially if you just entered the divorce world.  It is a critical word if you have children of divorce.  Divorced parents that have a successful coparenting relationship often find that their divorce has a smaller impact on their children than those divorces with high conflict.  But if you are getting a divorce you will want to know what coparenting is and what it is not.

Coparenting through the holidays can be difficult.  Emotions are high as well as expectations. We all have the picture in our head of the perfect family holiday and usually our family is just not measuring up to our picture.  High expectations often lead to resentment. Many children of divorce have come to hate the holidays or their birthday, because it is just a day their parents use to fight over them.

The holidays can be a uniquely challenging time for families who are adjusting to life after divorce. Now that you and your co-parent are working from separate households, holidays often mean balancing your own expectations, your extended family’s traditions, and your children’s needs.

If you’re going through a divorce or are already divorced, then you know how challenging co-parenting during the holidays can be.

I can ask any one of my younger clients about the day they found out about their parent's divorce and they can recall the most bizarre details.  Often they remember what they are wearing, what they were doing right before they were told, where they sat when they were told, and the exact date and time.   Let’s just say THIS moment will be a monumental day in their lives. One they will never forget.  Why? Because it is traumatic for kids and marks the end of their family as they knew it. It is important to be mindful of that.  Therefore, do not plan to tell them around holidays, birthdays, or special times to forever tarnish those days.  Try and pick a pretty obscure day

Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, Sara Hadgraft, discusses why at Sparrow Counseling they love to do pre-engagement counseling!