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Dec 22, 2022 · Generally, research shows that children of divorce are more likely to have socio-emotional, academic, and mental health concerns, such as anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, behavioral issues, challenges in making and keeping friends, and trouble at school.
- Sarah Vanbuskirk
Dec 22, 2022 · Divorce usually means children lose daily contact with one parent—most often fathers. Decreased contact affects the parent-child bond and according to a paper published in 2014, researchers have found many children feel less close to their fathers after divorce.
Aug 4, 2022 · U.S.-based psychologist Sharlene Wolchik and colleagues found that parental divorce is associated with significant risks for children and adolescents, including substance abuse and addictions...
- Jenny Perkel
Sep 6, 2023 · How Divorce Affects Children, Age By Age. Learn how divorce impacts children at different developmental stages and how to help them understand and cope at any age.
- Laura Broadwell
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Feb 5, 2024 · Help your child grieve the divorce. For kids, divorce can feel like an intense loss—the loss of a parent, the loss of the family unit, or simply the loss of the life they knew. You can help your children grieve their loss and adjust to new circumstances by helping them express their emotions.
- How Can I Help My Child Through Divorce?A separation or divorce is a highly stressful and emotional experience for everyone involved, but it can often feel to your children that their who...
- How to Tell Kids About DivorceWhen it comes to telling your kids about your divorce, many parents freeze up. Make the conversation a little easier on both yourself and your chil...
- Help Your Child Grieve The DivorceFor kids, divorce can feel like an intense loss—the loss of a parent, the loss of the family unit, or simply the loss of the life they knew. You ca...
- Provide Stability Through The DivorceWhile it’s good for kids to learn to be flexible, adjusting to many new things at once can be very difficult. Help your kids adjust to change by pr...
- Professional Help For Kids Following DivorceSome children go through divorce with relatively few problems, while others have a very difficult time. It’s normal for kids to feel a range of dif...
May 7, 2020 · Effects of Divorce on Children: Behavioral, Social, and More. 10 Effects of Divorce on Children — and Helping Them Cope. Anger. Social withdrawal. Academic struggles. Separation anxiety....
Aug 22, 2023 · Divorce impact on children: What to expect and when to get help. Understanding how divorce can affect children. Impact. Does age matter? How to help. Summary. Caregiver divorce or separation...
