Divorce & Separation

In this section are book recommendations and articles on how to navigate supporting children and your family through divorce/separation.

Divorce Is Not the End of the World"An upbeat look at the ways in which, with the right support, kids of divorce can grow stronger and more able to navigate life's storms. ...

Two Homes- "Parents looking for a book about separation or divorce will find few offerings as positive, matter-of-fact, or child-centered as this one. . . . Simple, yet profoundly satisfying." – Booklist (starred review)

Divorce Is Not the End of the World- this is a book about divorce written FOR kids BY kids. "An upbeat look at the ways in which, with the right support, kids of divorce can grow stronger and more able to navigate life's storms. I recommend this kid-friendly, parent-helpful resource." --M. Gary Neumann, LHMC, Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way

The Invisible String Read Aloud for Kids!

This is my personal favorite book on grief and it also can work well for providing comfort through divorce or separation, and separation anxiety as well. The Invisible String explains that people are always connected to those they love, even when they aren’t physically present, by an invisible string. Of note, the book specifically mentions heaven following a question by a character in the story.

3 Tips for Parenting Separately…Yet Successfully - Positive Parenting SolutionsWe are thrilled to welcome Divorce Coach, Christina McGhee, to our blog. Christina specializes in helping separated and divorced parents raise happy and secure kids. Figuring out how to take care of children after you separate is one of the most stressful aspects of divorce. However, when decisions about your children’s future get handed over to the legal system, without a doubt, children will suffer. In order to stay in control of how life changes for your children, it’s important to be proactive and open-minded. For the most successful outcome, keep the following three tips in mind: 1. Avoid a cookie cutter approach to life after divorce. One of the biggest mistakes I see parents make is instead of making a plan that fits their children’s lives, they try to make their children lives fit a plan. Do your best to base decisions around your CHILDREN’S needs. What works for one family might not work for you. Before developing arrangements, think about what life was like for your kids BEFORE the divorce. Ask yourself: How will you maintain your child’s active relationship with both parents? How will you provide them with flexible structure? For example, if Dad took Billy to baseball

5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Divorce - Positive Parenting SolutionsDivorce is a difficult topic for any parent to bring up with their kids. Here are 5 helpful tips for talking to your kids about divorce to help take the sting out of an uncomfortable situation.

Dealing With Divorce | Sesame Street in CommunitiesSeparation or divorce mean lots of changes, but love, comfort, and care can help children adjust and cope.

Supporting Kids During a Divorce | Child Mind InstituteHow to support children during a divorce, from how to listen to their feelings to how to respond to anxiety, disruptive behavior and more.