Thanksgiving in Lisle is one of my favorite times of year. My wife and I were married at the Morton Arboretum, we’re raising our daughter here, and fall in Lisle has become a season filled with meaning, reflection, and family memories.
But for many divorced or separated parents — and especially those in the middle of a divorce — Thanksgiving can bring stress, uncertainty, and emotionally heavy decisions about parenting time.
As a Collaborative Divorce Attorney and Mediator with nearly two decades of experience helping Illinois families navigate these difficult seasons, I’ve seen how the holidays can become a peaceful reset… or an emotional minefield. The difference comes down to preparation, communication, and a shared focus on what matters most: protecting your children’s emotional wellbeing.
In this guide, I offer compassionate, practical strategies to help Lisle, Naperville, Oak Brook, and DuPage County parents create a conflict-free Thanksgiving their kids will remember for the right reasons
