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Background Information

When Mom and Dad Split
If divorce brings happiness to the parents, the kids will benefit right?

Kids are Resilient, Right?
Some parents insist divorce will restore peace in the home and benefit the children. Little do they know, the trouble is just beginning.

Questions and Answers

Review Frequently Asked Questions

Stories

Loving the Stepmomster
It wasn't easy, but I did grow to accept the woman my dad remarried.

If you've been through a experience related to this topic, we invite you to share your story with others.
Share Your Story

Other Things to Consider

Forgiveness: What it is and What it Isn't
Understanding and granting forgiveness can help you move past the pain of divorce.

Related Topics

Transitions: Having a Baby, Preparing for Adolescence

Life Pressures: Working Moms, Stay-At-Home Moms, Time for Family

Relationships: Parents and Adult Children, Blended Families

Life Applications

Seeing Marriage in a Positive Light—Despite the Divorce
Children suffering from divorce still rely on their parents to help them learn how to form lasting relationships.

What Children Want Their Divorced Parents to Know
Children of divorce need extra love and understanding as they adjust to life with parents who've gone their separate ways.

Helping Children of Divorce
Children experience many of the same emotions husbands and wives feel during and after a divorce. It's important to arm yourself with practical ways to soften the blow.

Tough Questions Kids Ask Custodial Parents
Answering them can be difficult, but by asking them, your children are opening a prime door of communication.