The Effects of Divorce on Children and How to Cope

It is hard to imagine a more difficult transition for a child than to be a party to his or her parents' divorce. I have watched this closely the last few months as some very good friends of ours have been separated and preparing for divorce. And even through attempts at reconciliation through family counseling, the children have suffered. Learn more about how divorce impacts children and what fathers and mothers can do to make a very difficult process at least a little easier to manage for the kids.

Why Children are Impacted by Divorce
Studies show that the divorce of their parents cause a big impact on children. Learn how children and divorce interact and what parents can do to make the transition easier.

The Danger Signs - Watching for The Impacts of Divorce on Your Children
With children bearing such a big part of the burden of their parents' divorce, how can a parent tell when their child is having emotional challenges during and after the divorce process?

Approprite Strategies for Helping Children Cope with Divorce
As you begin to work through a divorce process with your children, you will want to use some time-tested and effective strategies and approaches to helping your children cope with your divorce.

Books for Helping Kids Through Divorce
Sometimes using a book with your children can help you convey important messages. And this seems to work especially well when the topic is sensitive and complicated. This list of books that you can use to help your children understand a cope with a divorce offers some very helpful resources for having just such a conversation.

Keeping Close to Home After a Divorce
One thing a father can do to help his children transition through a divorce is to stay close by and stay involved in their lives. Learn why it is important and how to make choices that let you continue your relationship with the children after a divorce.

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