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Children and divorce

Divorce can affect children in many ways, but knowing how to help them can help. These resources give some ideas.

Some ideas for helping children feel safe and secure when parents separate.

Advice and ideas for telling your kids that your break up is about to happen.

A discussion of the effect of a child's relationship with their father after separation and divorce.

Explaining about divorce to a child, helping them deal with their feelings, where to get help, and things to remember.

A review of research on households of couples who had dependent children from previous relationships.

Some information and suggestions about living in a blended family.