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Parents Forever: Impact of Divorce on Children Parent Handbook

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This is a part of the Parents Forever curriculum developed for divorcing and never-been-married parents. It gives an overview of the emotions and reactions children typically experience when their parents divorce. This booklet is written specifically for parents.

Contents

Session 1

Introduction

Purpose of Session 1

Stages of Grief and Loss for Children Going Through Divorce

Issues of Developmental Ages and Stages:

  • Reactions/Helpful Parental Responses

Things Divorced Parents Say to Confuse and Undermine a Child's Love and Confidence

Are You Alienating Your Children from the Other Parent?

Let Children Be Children

Ask Yourself: Am I Turning My Children into Adults?

Improving Communication:

  • "I" Messages
  • Active Listening

Conclusion

Session 2

Introduction

Purpose of Session 2

Children's Rights When Their Parents Divorce

Helping Children Through Divorce

Parenting Styles

Why Children Misbehave

The Range of Post-divorce Parenting Relationships

Parallel-parenting Business Principles

Sample Parallel-parent Plan

Your Parallel-parenting Worksheet

Conclusion

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A Spanish version of this booklet is also available: Padres para siempre: Guia para los padres en el impacto del divorcio en los ninos (Parents Forever: Impact of Divorce on Children Parent Handbook - Spanish)

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