Divorce

Separation or divorce means lots of changes, but love, comfort, and care can help children adjust and cope with family trauma.

Answering Tough Questions

Prepare for the tough questions that children may ask about divorce.

Adjusting to Two Homes

Use this video to show children that many other kids have two homes.

Transitioning Between Parents

Read this storybook to help your child come up with a simple routine on days they are going between homes.

Finding Support in Friendships

Help children remember their “circle of care” in times of sadness.

Explaining Visitation Schedules

Kids find comfort in concrete, visual reminders that let them know what to expect.

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Cuando los niños extrañan al otro padre

Dibujar ayuda a los niños a sentirse cerca del padre ausente.

Tú no tienes la culpa

El juego de simulación de Karli y Elmo le ayuda a Karli a hablar de sus grandes sentimientos.

Contestar más preguntas

Plan para preguntas difíciles de los niños sobre el divorcio.

An overview of strategies adults can use to help kids understand divorce and adjust to the changes it brings.

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A Monster-Fairy Problem

A video about the challenges and joys of a blended Muppet family.

Simple conversation starters to develop your parenting partnership.

Adjusting to Two Homes

Use this video to show children that many other kids have two homes.

Dealing With Divorce

An overview of strategies adults can use to help kids understand divorce and adjust to the changes it brings.

Tell Me About It

Asking children questions and listening to their answers lets you know what’s on their minds.

Taking Care of Yourself

A few ideas to help grown-ups take care of themselves during a divorce, too.

Adjusting to Blended Families

These pointers can help you guide a child through a new family dynamic.

Use these tips to help a child dealing with divorce to feel secure in daily routines.

Answering Even More Questions

Plan for difficult questions that children may ask as they process a divorce.

This app provides parents and caregivers with tools to help children ages 2 – 8 cope with the many transitions related to divorce or separation.

Discover more resources for parents—both custodial and non-custodial—as well as caregivers and providers.

Little ones need lots of help from caring adults to grow and thrive. We offer calming strategies on comforting and providing nurturing touch, all of which are required for healthy brain development!

Building Resilience in Children and Families

Give children tools and coping skills to overcome both little and big challenges to help them learn and grow.

When you help children to understand and express their emotions, you help them grow and thrive.

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