Azmaira Maker
About Children’s Fears of Racism & Terrorism Interview
Chicago Tribune interviewed Dr. Maker about children’s fears of racism and terrorism in today’s world. Children are growing up in a very different environment today, as they are surrounded by incidents, news, and conversations related to racism and terrorism.
A Helpful Book Review About Step-Kids by Dr. Maker
I recently reviewed a new and helpful book by Erin Mantz, titled Hey, Who’s In My House? Stepkids Speak Out.
Parents Guide to Helping Kids Through Divorce
The first working Monday after the holidays has been tagged as ‘Divorce Day’ in the United States and the United Kingdom, given the unusually high volume of calls to family attorneys inquiring into divorce proceedings on this day.
Family Changes: A USA Best Books Awards Finalist
Family Changes: Explaining Divorce to Children is an AWARD-WINNING FINALIST in the 2015 USA Book News Best Books Awards.
NEPA Features Dr Maker: A Guide to Divorce Over the Holidays
NEPA Family Magazine features Dr. Maker’s article on guidelines for navigating divorce during the holiday season.
An Interview with Dr. Maker on Divorce & Children
The Littlest Bookshelf, an excellent resource for reviews on children’s books, conducted an in-depth interview with Dr. Maker on divorce and children. To read the complete interview, please visit Littlest Bookshelf.
Collaboratively Explaining Divorce to Children
Although there is no exact or perfect way to process divorce with children, there are some general guidelines that counselors, family lawyers, and advocates recommend that are in the best interest of children.
Six Year Old Explains Emotional Needs To Divorced Parents
I recently viewed an extraordinarily powerful video of a six year old child explaining her emotional needs to her divorced parents.
Tips For Explaining Divorce To Young Children
Although there is no one correct way to support children through a divorce, as children and families are unique, most professionals do agree on general guidelines that facilitate children’s well being during and after the divorce.