Important Things For Parents To Remember
* It is possible to have a "Good Divorce."
* Children need to know it is okay to love both Mom and Dad
* Children should not have to choose sides
* Family is an intrinsic part of a child's identity
* As your child grows, he may reconsider the divorce in a different way
* Spend quality time with your child
* Always speak of the other parent in positive terms
* Respect the other parent's relationship with your child
* Maintain structure with routines, rules and limits
* Allow your child to express his/her feelings
* Do not send messages to the other parent through your child
Important Things For The Child To Remember
* Your family is still your family even if all members do not live in the same house
* Both of your parents love you
* You did not cause the divorce
* You cannot "fix" the divorce
* Many families go through divorce
* Nothing is wrong with you just because your parents are divorced
* It is okay to talk about your feelings
* You can ask questions to help you understand; but, know that your parents
may not have all of the answers
* You are loved and will always be cared for
* It is okay to feel sad, angry, scared, confused, or any other feeling
Resources
Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way by M. Gary Neuman
Where Am I Sleeping Tonight? by Carol Gordon Ekster
Was It the Chocolate Pudding? by Sandra Levins
Speaking of Divorce: How to Talk With Your Kids and Help Them Cope by Roberta Beger
Divorce Is Not The End Of the World : Zoe's and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids by Zoe Stern
Two Homes by Clare Marsurel
The Kids' Book of Divorce: By, For and About Kids
25 Things to Do When Grandpa Passes Away, Mom and Dad Get Divorced, or the Dog Dies by
Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce byJoanne Pedro carroll
The Co-Parents' Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted, Resilient, and Resourceful Kids in a Two-Home Family
from Little Ones to Young Adults by Karen Bonnell
Many Tips for Parents
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTk2DLYzGQrJERS7VB4tXx782_K1QFfrRXY0DbxIF-M/edit
Deck of 150 Divorce related cards https://www.youthlight.com/product.php?id=870
Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way by M. Gary Neuman
Where Am I Sleeping Tonight? by Carol Gordon Ekster
Was It the Chocolate Pudding? by Sandra Levins
Speaking of Divorce: How to Talk With Your Kids and Help Them Cope by Roberta Beger
Divorce Is Not The End Of the World : Zoe's and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids by Zoe Stern
Two Homes by Clare Marsurel
The Kids' Book of Divorce: By, For and About Kids
25 Things to Do When Grandpa Passes Away, Mom and Dad Get Divorced, or the Dog Dies by
Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce byJoanne Pedro carroll
The Co-Parents' Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted, Resilient, and Resourceful Kids in a Two-Home Family
from Little Ones to Young Adults by Karen Bonnell
Many Tips for Parents
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTk2DLYzGQrJERS7VB4tXx782_K1QFfrRXY0DbxIF-M/edit
Deck of 150 Divorce related cards https://www.youthlight.com/product.php?id=870