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If you've gone through a divorce you know how conflict riddent the process is for you, and the damage that can occur for children. Find hints, tips and ideas for reducing conflict in these situations and making the best of tough family situations.

 

Conflict Advice and Readings In This Section

• Children and Divorce Issues - Navigating The Waters

  By na - On this page you'll find some excellent resources to help you inform yourself about various issues related to your children if you should be in a divorce situation. Nice, and starts with the absolute basic things you need to understand. (Added: 2-Apr-2012 Hits: 9 )

• Surviving Divorce: 20 Dos and Don'ts

  By na - 20 Do's and Don'ts to help you survive divorce. Simple guide for coping with divorce with 20 hints you can put into effect immediately to help you get through this difficult family time. (Added: 2-Apr-2012 Hits: 11 )

• Mitigating High Conflict Divorce Disputes

  By Brooke Olson - High levels of parental conflict have consistently been shown to be among the most destructive factors in both intact and divorced families. Currently, we have an epidemic of children caught up in the chaos and turmoil of parental conflict. Studies show that in the United States, on average, 50% of all marriages will fail, and that out of those that fail, 30% will become high conflict divorces. Unfortunately, the conflict doesn%u2019t end when the divorce is final, and this leaves the children of these high conflict relationships at risk in many areas of their life: emotionally, physically, educationally and financially. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 558 )

• How to Tell Your Children About Divorce

  By na - Whether your divorce is amicable or contentious, when and how to tell your children can be a difficult issue. Your children may already know that there are difficulties in your home life and marriage, but you may be surprised at the level of their sophistication and knowledge about divorce. Even if they are relieved to hear that a difficult home life is about to change, do not ever underestimate the degree to which your divorce can impact your children. The adults are not alone in feeling the stress and hurt of a strained family situation. You must take special steps to insulate your children and help them through the divorce process. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 386 )

• Child Custody Battles - Getting Prepared - Your Child - Your Divorce - The Complete Parent%u2019s Guide to Children and Divorce

  By na - Unfortunately, child custody battles are often part of bitter divorces. If you and your spouse can’t reach an agreement about custody, you need to prepare yourself in the event that your custody case goes to trial. Today, it can no longer be assumed that the mother will get custody of the children. Instead, what judges consider during a custody trial is based on the “best interests of the child”, and they try to give custody to the parent who will provide the best environment and upbringing for the children. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 448 )

• How to Have a Friendly Divorce

  By na - Divorce can be civil if not amicable. Few of us hear of a truly ‘friendly divorce.’ But He, She, and Kids all fare a lot better when the couple involved in the divorce behave as rational, mature adults. A short list of cardinal rules to be observed by Mom and Dad will improve everyone’s adjustment to a reconfigured life. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 472 )

• Divorce and the psychological fallout for children

  By Bonnie Miller Rubin - FOR years, social scientists have believed that children of divorce have had more behaviour problems than those growing up in two-parent homes. But research suggests the impact may not be as damaging as believed. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 665 )

• Co-parenting after divorce

  By Elisa Shackelton - Each year divorce impacts millions of lives in the U.S., from young children to adults whose parents divorced decades ago. Because children can be caught in the middle of post-divorce conflict for years, parents need to understand how their behavior impacts children following a divorce, and strive to work together to shelter them from behaviors that can negatively impact the adjustment of the entire family for years to come. (Added: 15-Oct-2008 Hits: 438 )

• Why Do So Many Marriages Fail?

  By Gillis Triplett - Chances are you know someone who has endured the pain of a miserable marriage or had to swallow the bitter pill of divorce. Why do so many men and women who truly believed they were soul mates and lovers for life, find themselves combatants in the divorce court? The answers to those questions are not complicated at all. Follow me closely as we get to the bottom line reasons why so many marriages fail. (Added: 23-Mar-2006 Hits: 708 )

• Are Your Kids At Risk?

  By Teri Morrison - If you believe your children will be unaffected by your divorce, you'll be surprised to learn that all children of divorce suffer emotional injuries. So the question is not whether they'll be hurt, but how badly they'll be hurt. Here's how to minimize the damage. (Added: 6-Feb-2006 Hits: 534 )

• Becoming a Bachelor Parent

  By Thomas Hoerner - "The new challenges and adjustments that you'll face as a bachelor parent can be overwhelming at times, but the rewards of raising good, happy children are immeasurable." Written primarily for fathers, this article includes The Single Parent's Prayer, a list of the negative effects resulting from a fatherless home, how a man can maintain a positive outlook after the breakup of his marriage, and how to co-exist with your co-parent. (Added: 6-Feb-2006 Hits: 526 )

• Recommendations for Parents Who Have Separated�

  By na - Presents eleven suggestions for parents who have or will be going through the separation process to help stay sane, and reduce the negative impact on children. (Added: 7-Jul-2004 Hits: 507 )

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