Dr. Dona Matthews’ article, After Divorce: Ten Principles for Parenting, in Psychology Today provides a good guideline for parents undergoing a period of transition. Dr. Matthews encourages acceptance of the disruption caused by and adoption of a mature attitude towards the transition. She suggests that parents should make themselves more available for their children and should instil predictability in the children’s schedule. Further, she emphasizes the parents to attribute positivity towards the other parent and create strong friendships within the family.