Child Friendly Divorce


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Imagine helping your children adjust successfully to your divorce!Parental divorce is a crisis for children. What parents say and do while this process is occurring can make the difference between children's successful adjustment to the changes in their family or a lifetime of chaos and turmoil. This manual is your complete reference for how to handle some of the most typical issues faced by divorcing parents in such a way that your chidlren will not only adapt, but thrive! Written in an eminently readable style by a family therapist who was herself, divorced, it is also filled with real-life examples that help to illustrate both the problems and the solutions parents are likely to face at this challenging time.




I Have Two Homes


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An age appropriate story that navigates the concept of having a Mom's house and a Dad's house. This book takes the negative emotion out of the equation and assures the reader that living in two homes does not make them an outcast. The story emphasizes that a child with two homes is loved by both Mom and Dad no matter what, and that love is what makes each family special.







What Children Need to Know When Parents Get Divorced


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A completely revised and updated edition on this sensitive subject designed to be read with elementary-age children facing the agonizing trauma of divorce.




Child Friendly Divorce


Book Description

Updated second edition of your complete reference for how to handle some of the most difficult issues faced by divorcing parents in such a way that your child will not only survive, but thrive. Written in an easy to read style by a family therapist who was, herself, divorced it is filled with real-life examples that help to illustrate both the problems parents are likely to face at this challenging time and easy-to-implement solutions. Review of 1st Edition: Child-Friendly Divorce is packed with advice, resources and real world examples...A must-read for every divorcing parent. Child-Friendly Divorce is the new bible for divorcing parents with children. Implement what Diane Berry recommends! Diane Berry has written an incredible title on how parents can help their children through divorce...A highly recommended book! USA Book News Review of 1st Edition: A roadmap for ending a marriage while inflicting the fewest emotional scars on your children. Don't get divorced without it! Jim Barnes, Editor, Independent Publisher Online




My Parents are Divorced Too


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Three stepsiblings in a blended family discuss their experiences and those of friends with divorce and remarriage.




Parenting After Divorce


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"Your divorce doesn't have to damage your children..., " Stahl assures, " ... especially if you limit your children's exposure to your conflicts." He knows parents are not perfect, and he uses that knowledge to show imperfect parents how to settle their differences in the best interests of the children. This revised and updated second edition features ideas from the latest research, more information on long-distance parenting, dealing with the courts, and working with a difficult co-parent. A realistic perspective on divorce and its effects on children, Parenting After Divorce features knowledgeable advice from an expert custody evaluator. Packed with real-world examples, this book avoids idealistic assumptions, and offers practical help for divorcing parents, custody evaluators, family court counselors, marriage and family therapists and others interested in the best interests of the children.




The Special Needs Child and Divorce


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Families with special needs children have much higher divorce rates and cases involve specialized handling. This book examines what lawyers can do to make the family court system work better for these children and their families. Filled with practice tips, the book includes forms modified to address issues raised by a special needs child. Includes sample forms and documents, checklists, resource materials, and contact information for organizations and state agencies. Includes forms CD-ROM.




How to Talk to Your Kids about Your Divorce


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Expert advice for discussing divorce with your children Written by Dr. Samantha Rodman, founder of DrPsychMom.com, How to Talk to Your Kids about Your Divorce teaches you how to raise a happy, thriving family in a changing environment. Each page offers expert advice for discussing your decision in healthy and effective ways, including breaking the initial news, fostering an open dialogue, and ensuring that your children's emotional needs are met throughout your separation. With Dr. Rodman's proven communication techniques, you will: Initiate honest conversations where your children can express their thoughts Discuss divorce-related topics and answer questions in age-appropriate ways Validate your children's feelings, making them feel acknowledged and secure Strengthen and deepen your relationship with your kids Whether you're raising toddlers, school-aged children, or young adults, How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Divorce will help your kids feel heard, valued, and loved during this difficult time.




I Have a Question about Divorce


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Divorce is a difficult topic for any parent or educator to explain to a child, perhaps even more so when the child has Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special needs. This book is designed specifically to help children with these additional needs to understand what divorce means. Using a question and answer format, it explores the changes and feelings a child may experience during a divorce, and provides ideas to help cope with this life change. Illustrated with SymbolStix, which uses a symbol-based language for visual thinkers, this book explains a difficult topic to children who might otherwise struggle to understand it, and gives additional guidance for parents and carers.