http://www.ziplandinteractive.com An interactive computer story designed to help children cope with divorce and enhance communication. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:15:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Tom Mcmahon (Source) A lot has been written about the effects of divorce on children. In my humble opinion, Edward Teber, the author of "Helping Your Children With Divorce," offers the most relevant and concise advice for parents who want to minimize the negative effects of divorce on their ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/kid-tips-simple-advice-about-children-and-divorce/ Once you have finished gathering all your divorce information, sought all the divorce advice that was out there, found divorce help by hiring an attorney and financial planner... after you have learned everything there is to know about how to get a divorce there is one decision that has no ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/parenting-after-divorce/ Anxiety During the Divorce Process Children are very likely to feel anxious about their future during the divorce process. A child’s mother, father, and home comprise of his or her world. This world suddenly seems to shatter at even the thought of parental separation. Children’s minds are very fragile and innocent. ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/parental-divorce-as-seen-through-a-childs-eye/ Rafael Richman, Ph.D. The process of separation and divorce can be very painful for you and for your whole family.  Below, however, you can find some tips and details to make talking to your children about your decision to separate or divorce somewhat easier: 1.   Choose an appropriate time and place for your conversation. Choose ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/twelve-tips-on-how-to-tell-your-children-about-your-divorce/ As a single parent, are you concerned about how your divorce has effected your teenager? Are you looking for some guidance as a single parent of a teenager? Here are 7 parenting mistakes to avoid as a single parent of a teenager. Being a single parent inherently comes with challenges.  As ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/single-parenting-7-parenting-mistakes-to-avoid-with-your-teenager/ Rafael Richman, Ph.D. Parents often come to my office feeling frustrated, exhausted, and overwhelmed. Many of them explain to me that they feel they are at the end of their rope and at a loss for what to do. Having read numerous books and articles on parenting, experimented with ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/humanistic-parenting/  To wonder "Will kids be alright after divorce" is a common fear amongst parents going through a divorce process. Though there are no black or white answers, there are certain approaches parents are recommended to take in order to make this transition as easy on the children of divorce as possible. Here, ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/ten-ways-to-help-children-through-divorce/ By Rafael Richman, PhD When you and your child interact, what often happens is that your child communicates or conveys a message to you, and in response feels partially heard, or does not feel heard at all.   For instance, your child’s message may be to express an idea, a thought, or ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/nourish-your-child-with-the-gift-of-listening/ Author Mike Spencer discusses what are short and long term effects of divorce on children and the effects of relocation of children after parents' divorce. He also offers several tips for divorce recovery. By Mike Spencer Should you stay together for the children when things go wrong in a marriage? Actually, divorce may ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/how-to-handle-the-effects-of-divorce-on-children/ When a new study comes out showing that Ritalin use doubles in children of divorce, it is easy to assume the very public perception that divorce is always bad for kids. But is it really that simple? Below, Professor Lisa Strohschein asks the following question: ‘Is it possible that divorce acts ... http://www.ziplandinteractive.com/study-shows-ritalin-use-doubles-in-children-of-divorce-but-the-question-remains-why/