Divorce can be a significant life stressor for children and teens that can trigger anxiety in multiple ways. Children are resilient and the research indicates that most children of divorce fare well.
In this article, we’ll outline how to prepare your child for divorce by discussing the ways in which children cope, outlining warning signs, and providing useful resources for you to learn more.
The founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network, Rosalind Sedacca, praises Family Changes: Explaining Divorce To Children, as an “outstanding book“.
January has been tagged as ‘Divorce Month‘ in both the U.S. and the U.K., given the unusually high number of calls to attorneys and therapists during this month.
Divorcing parents frequently ask, “What should we say to our children? How do we help our children cope with the divorce?” Parents wonder if there any buffers to minimize the potentially debilitating effects of divorce. Though children are unique, as are family situations, there are some solid guidelines to follow.
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: Explaining Divorce to Children is an AWARD-WINNING FINALIST in the 2015 USA Book News Best Books Awards.
NEPA Family Magazine features Dr. Maker’s article on guidelines for navigating divorce during the holiday season.
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.
I recently viewed an extraordinarily powerful video of a six year old child explaining her emotional needs to her divorced parents.
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