How to help someone whos parents have divorced cope with the stress of living in two homes?

I was asked by my teacher if i could help a girl a few years below me cope with shuttling her belongings between two houses as a result of her parents divorce, as she thought i would be a good role model for her to look up to, and feels that i give sound advice. I enjoy helping people through hard patches, and usually find it relatively easy as i have had experienced many tough situations in my lifetime, but the truth is i really don't know where to start with this one, as when my parents split when i was young, the circumstances were very different and wasn't really that phased by it! Her parents have joint custody and she has to organize my belongings to be shuffled between two houses. I have searched the web for ideas and and solutions for helping her cope, but all i haven't come across the right idea, what i am looking for is, little ideas for organization and emotional support that i can give her. I would genuinely like to help her and would really appreciate any ideas. =)


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I have two step children that we have joint custody of. We have them a week at a time, then they are with their mother for a week. The easiest thing for the parents to do is create the childrens things at each of their houses. This way, the children do not have to shuffle things in between the houses when they are exchanged. My step daughter just has to bring her glasses with her and my step son just has to bring his retainers. We have closets and dressers full of clothes for them in their own rooms at our house. Your friends parents need to step up and find a way to make the transition easier for everyone, but especially for the kids. :)How to help someone whos parents have divorced cope with the stress of living in two homes?
Yes that is a stressful situation. Perhaps some professional organization idea may help a little with the shuffling of items. There is too much to be said and not enough details. Perhaps buy doubles of somethings and leave those things so you don't have to shuffle so much stuff. Can she just live in one place and visit with the other? This shuffling sounds like a burden. You have my deepest sympathy. Talk to a judge.
Help your friend focus on her own life and not her parents divorce. She should think about things that make her happy like learning new things and being active with hobbies, sports or other wholesome activities. Tell her to live her life and enjoy it. Her parents have moved on to another junction in their lives and she should also.
She should keep doubles of as many things as she can at each house ( toothbrush, hair brush, barretts etc. ) then all she has to worry about is clothes. If possible buy 2 of the things she really likes and just keep it at both houses.


That's what my ex and I do for our boys. Really saves on time and makes them feel more at home at either home.
Being her friend and being there for her is the best thing.