Children and Divorce

“Every year, more than one million children in the United States experience the divorce of their parents. The average divorce takes place within the first seven years of marriage, so many of these children are under the age of 6. For many children, divorce can be as difficult as the death of a parent. The entire family is faced with the challenge of adjusting to a new way of life. When this happens, children need the guidance, patience, and love of both parents to help them through.” American Academy of Pediatrics

The following list of recommended resources is made available to help you and your children navigate the difficulties of divorce.

Banana Splits for Children	Banana Splits is a school-based children's group program for students who have experienced parental divorce or death. Banana Splits supports children, parents, and teachers in schools across the country and around the world. Start a group in your school. Highly recommended.
Children of divorce adjustment	Effect on Children, Parenting Style, Attachment, Conflict and Resolving Conflict.
Ohio State University Children and Divorce Resources	A number of great articles for children and parents.
Ohio State University Parenting and Divorce Resources	Excellent advice about parenting during and after divorce.
AAMFT Children and Divorce	Guidance from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Divorce — Helping Children Adjust	For many children, divorce can be as difficult as the death of a parent. When this happens, children need the guidance, patience, and love of both parents to help them through. American Academy of Pediatrics
Divorce: Helping your child cope with the breakup	Advice from the Mayo Clinic on how to help your child cope with divorce.
Divorce Matters: Coping with Stress and Change	National Network for Child Care advice on how to deal with stress.
Divorce —Talking About Fears and Concerns	American Academy of Pediatrics article on communicating with children of divorce about their fears and concerns.
Helping Children Understand Divorce	The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the thoughts and feelings that children may have when their parents decide to divorce and to provide some tips for talking with children about divorce. University of Missouri Extension

Lifeline Divorce Recovery Program. A Powerful Recovery Program Before, During Or After Divorce, Separation Or Loss Of Any Long Term Love Relationship. Also Children In The Debris Of Divorce .The Mighty Adult, and Alcoholism

Divorce Decision. Breakthrough Resource To Help Women Who Are Unhappy In Marriage Make A Careful Decision.

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