Tips to Minimize the Trauma of Divorce for Children

If you are in the midst of a contentious divorce and/or child custody battle, then take note if a few child therapy pointers that can minimize the negative effects of divorce.
This article presents a short list of key guidelines for children of divorce, including coexisting peacefully with your ex-spouse. 

March 27, 2007 · Filed Under Children and Divorce, Post-Divorce Parenting, Child Custody and Visitation, All Child Divorce Articles

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If You Think Babies Do Not Sense Divorce, Think Again

There are special considerations if a you get a divorce with a baby.
This article discusses the factors that must be considered when divorcing with a baby.  For example, babies who are made to spend time in two different homes with two different parents will have problems bonding with their parents or with anyone else.

March 23, 2007 · Filed Under Children and Divorce, Post-Divorce Parenting, Child Custody and Visitation, All Child Divorce Articles

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A Guide for Parenting Divorce

Emotional consequences can be lessened if parents work together to rebuild their relationship to as civil a state as possible.  Children must not be made to feel left out as a result of a failed marriage.
This article offers play therapy games and other event ideas for ex-spouses to get involved, including cookouts. 

March 14, 2007 · Filed Under Post-Divorce Parenting, All Child Divorce Articles

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Counselors Can Find Out What Kids Really Want

Children trying to make both parents happy is a major reason why courts so often recommend that children of divorce take professional counseling.
This article makes the case for hiring the services of a divorce counselor. If a child has a counselor, there is at least one person who the child does not have to please.

March 12, 2007 · Filed Under Children and Divorce, Post-Divorce Parenting, Divorce and Counseling, All Child Divorce Articles

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Divorce or No Divorce - Your Kid

Marriage is no lock on your kid’s sense of security and well-being. But divorce for kids can exacerbate the problem. So, you have to be on top of that as a divorced parent.
This article takes a look at kids and divorce by way of a case study about Ellie. Therapy focused on verbal communication instead […]

March 8, 2007 · Filed Under Children and Divorce, Post-Divorce Parenting, All Child Divorce Articles

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The Power of Pets

While there have been no studies that specifically deal with the role of pets during divorce, an experimental study conducted by Karen Allen, Ph.D., indicated that dogs can play a major role in guiding us safely through rocky periods in our lives.
This article makes the case for using pets as therapy for divorce.

March 6, 2007 · Filed Under Children and Divorce, All Child Divorce Articles

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