Easter is a time brimming with the joys of family, friends, and loved ones, celebrating the season of change. But for some, particularly families navigating the tricky path of divorce, this holiday can present its own set of challenges. While co-parents busy themselves during the days leading up to the holiday with school schedules, egg decorating, and the inevitable candy-fueled frenzy, the aftermath of the festivities can bring on a wave of sadness and uncertainty.

The "holiday blues," is a genuine springtime emotional rollercoaster, marking the transition from a whirlwind of festive fun and distraction back to the new routine of everyday single life. While "the holiday blues" are often associated with end-of-the-year holidays, Easter time can be especially tough as separated spouses and families settle into their new family dynamics, including the complexities of child custody arrangements, holiday schedules, dual households and juggling an extended family. For newly divorced or long-time separated couples with children, these times of the year tend to bring up memories of the past and amplify how things have changed. "Remember when …" may be the start of many unfinished thoughts and conversations and ignite a slew of emotions including sadness, anger and stress.