Divorce & Children

With more than one million couples divorcing every year, the emotional impact is difficult on the couples and on their children. If you are one of the divorce statistics, here is some advice for...

Divorce is hard for everyone involved. If you have children, the stress can be ten-fold. But the one thing that a lot of people going through divorce forget is that the children are the victims...

Getting a divorce is extremely stressful, not just for the married couple, but for any kids involved, as well. Talking to your kids about getting divorced can be difficult, too. Here are some...

Most tweens know of a peer or friend whose parents are divorced. That alone does not prepare them for the possibility that it could happen to them. When they find themselves in this position it is...

Divorce is a traumatic event for any child, but can seem even more complicated when you try to explain it to a toddler. Toddlers are old enough to feel the effects of a divorce, but not...

Everyday a marriage falls apart and the children are caught in the crossfire between two people they love. So how does one cope with the changes brought on by a divorce. I can tell you a few...

Most parents are aware of how challenging and extremely difficult divorce can be for children. As devastating as the impact of divorce may be for your kids the great news is that through your...

Divorce is a challenging time emotionally, and perhaps financially as well, especially if there are children involved. When my husband told me he wanted a divorce, I was clueless about where to...

Divorce is really hard and oftentimes things turn ugly and people become nasty and mean. It’s hard to believe that the person who you once loved, shared the same bed, made love and made babies...

Dealing with children during a divorce can't be overlooked. When you decide you're filing for a divorce and ending your marriage it's going to effect those around you. Kids at a young age don't...

I believe we all have a similar dream of finding that right person, having a long term relationship, getting married, having children . . . and the happily ever after. In the “olden days” when I...

Feeling a looser after a divorce is normal and it is only part of the emotional stress caused by the separation but your life in not over your marriage is. Statistics shows that 50 percent of the...

Divorce is difficult for everyone involved. It is perhaps the most detrimental when any children are caught in the middle. However, it does not have to be detrimental or damaging to the children....

After a divorce or breakup, it can be very difficult to be civil to your ex. This is especially true if the breakup was sudden or cruel in nature. While many choose to cut off all communications...

In the early times, a divorce was very difficult, if not impossible to obtain. Now, everywhere you look, divorce is easy and readily available. With the divorce rate between 43 and 50%, it is...

This is the big question. Do you really know that you are ready to date after a divorce? Here are some questions that you will want to ask yourself before you take another leap of faith into a...

There are many questions that you may ask yourself before you dive into a divorce. Perhaps there was a huge fight and your anger turns into "I want a divorce". First of all know that you...

While a court appearance dealing with children and divorce can be unsettling, it should not be fretted. One can handle an ex-husband’s / ex-wife’s divorce court child support filing alone, without...

When parents choose to file for a divorce, the situation can be very traumatic for their children. When it comes to helping kids cope with divorce, it is essential that you be as honest and open...

You probably wouldn't be reading this unless someone you know is divorced. My hope is that what I am sharing with you today will help you better understand the needs of children of divorce.

Putting your children in the middle of your divorce is a mistake that many parents make. The effects of divorce on children can be huge, however, by paying attention to the messages that you send...

From my experience with going through a divorce, I would like to lend some tips on how to move forward and be a productive member of society.

When parents divorce each other, the children are affected. Here are a few tips that will help your children survive the transition.

This article details the importance of getting along with your ex after a divorce.

This is a difficult time for you. At some point, you will need to tell your children about your decision to split up. Read this to help you get through it.

Once you and your spouse decide to go your separate ways, the kids are left wondering what will happen to them. It seems that the older the child, the harder it is for them to adjust. They wonder...

We are living in a time when too many marriages are ending up in divorce. Regardless of whether you were the one who initiated the divorce or not, divorce is emotionally catastrophic and mentally...

Divorce and separation is never easy on anyone, but as a parent, you not only have yourself to worry about, you have your children as well.

Divorce is all too common these days. As a divorced mother of 3 I do know a thing or two about coming out on top. Even though my ex husband left me for someone else I consider him to be one of my...

Hopefully you will learn how to deal with one or both of your parents trying to put you in the middle of their problems.

When your parents divorce when you are a child, it is very different from when they divorce when you are an adult. It may be easier or it may be harder depending on your situation. Follow these...

Divorce is never usually an easy thing, especially not when there are young children involved. Follow these steps to help young children deal with a divorce.

Divorced parents can be wonderful moms and dads, without malice toward each other. They can avoid nasty court battles, maintain a healthy positive relationship, and provide a model of decorum for...

According to TIME magazine, American couples have a 57 percent chance of remaining married, but what happens with the other 43 percent who separate or divorce? If children are a part of the family...

Divorce is a hard and scary time for a child. Your child may feel uncertain, insecure, and angry at the fact that you and your spouse are getting a divorce. He may not be sure of who he'll live...

If a married couple is on the verge of a breakup and planing on divorcing, it may be cheaper to write your own divorce papers. Drafting out a divorce plan can save the couple a great deal of...

Divorce isn't pleasant for anyone- certainly not children. But during and after a divorce it is important for children to have meaningful contact with both parents, even when those parents are...

Going through a parent's divorce presents its own set of upheavals but when a parent divorces a stepparent, new rules are in place. While dealing with the latter situation, an adult child can...

Divorce is hard on everyone, make it easier on your kids.

Whether the Judge loves or hates you, there are things we can all do to improve the way we are seen, portrayed and judged by the Court. These are simple, yet effective steps that make a big...

Homework, medicine and other belongings are difficult to maintain in a divorce for a child. Learn how keep belongings in order with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care...

Each parent typically wants to take their child with them on a vacation. Learn how arrange vacations after a divorce with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care video.

Make sure you are in good spirits when you tell a child about a divorce. Learn about properly telling a child about a divorce with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care...

Divorce affects children the most. Get tips for arranging visits with children during a divorce with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care video.

Moving can be very traumatic for a child during a divorce. Learn how to help a child deal with relocating with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care video.

After a divorce when having children involved, things aren't easy and we worry about our children the most. As a divorced parent its natural to feel that guilt, worry and think what have I done to...

Dealing with divorce is always a challenging ordeal, not only for the two people getting the divorce but also for their children. I am twenty years old and my brother is 13. Our parents were...

Your husband announces that he wants a divorce and you're in shock, devastated and angry. Perhaps you have decided to leave the marriage. Either way, you need to get yourself together and get...

When a couple is divorcing, there are many issues that need to be worked out: dividing up accumulated belongings, assets, and memories, financial arrangements, even care and visitation of family...

The years 2004 and 2005 produced big changes in my life. I experienced the grand slam of personal disasters - Divorce, Bankruptcy, Walking Away from Our Dream Home, and my Business Closing. The...