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How to talk to your kids about your divorce : healthy, effective communication techniques for your changing family
2015
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Discusses how to initiate a conversation with children about divorce, and explores how to answer questions with age-appropriate responses which validate their feelings to encourage emotional and physical security. - (Baker & Taylor)

Expert advice for discussing divorce with your children

Written by Dr. Samantha Rodman, founder of DrPsychMom.com, How to Talk to Your Kids about Your Divorce teaches you how to raise a happy, thriving family in a changing environment. Each page offers expert advice for discussing your decision in healthy and effective ways, including breaking the initial news, fostering an open dialogue, and ensuring that your children's emotional needs are met throughout your separation. With Dr. Rodman's proven communication techniques, you will:

  • Initiate honest conversations where your children can express their thoughts
  • Discuss divorce-related topics and answer questions in age-appropriate ways
  • Validate your children's feelings, making them feel acknowledged and secure
  • Strengthen and deepen your relationship with your kids
Whether you're raising toddlers, school-aged children, or young adults, How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Divorce will help your kids feel heard, valued, and loved during this difficult time. - (F+W Publishing)

Expert advice for discussing divorce with your children<br><br>Written by Dr. Samantha Rodman, founder of DrPsychMom.com, <i>How to Talk to Your Kids about Your Divorce</i> teaches you how to raise a happy, thriving family in a changing environment. Each page offers expert advice for discussing your decision in healthy and effective ways, including breaking the initial news, fostering an open dialogue, and ensuring that your children&#39;s emotional needs are met throughout your separation. With Dr. Rodman&#39;s proven communication techniques, you will:<br><ul><li>Initiate honest conversations where your children can express their thoughts</li><li>Discuss divorce-related topics and answer questions in age-appropriate ways</li><li>Validate your children&#39;s feelings, making them feel acknowledged and secure</li><li>Strengthen and deepen your relationship with your kids</li></ul>Whether you&#39;re raising toddlers, school-aged children, or young adults, <i>How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Divorce</i> will help your kids feel heard, valued, and loved during this difficult time. - (Simon and Schuster)

Table of Contents

Introduction 9(4)
Part 1 Talking about Divorce
13(118)
Chapter 1 Divorce: Not One-Size-Fits-All
15(14)
Chapter 2 The Language of Divorce
29(14)
Chapter 3 The Confidante Problem
43(12)
Chapter 4 Every Child Is Different
55(16)
Chapter 5 How Emotions Work
71(16)
Chapter 6 Communication Skills
87(16)
Chapter 7 How to Talk about Your Co-Parent
103(28)
Part 2 How to Connect at Every Age and Stage
131(56)
Chapter 8 Toddlers and Preschoolers
133(10)
Chapter 9 Elementary-School Kids
143(12)
Chapter 10 Middle-School Kids
155(10)
Chapter 11 High-School Kids
165(22)
Part 3 New Challenges
187(56)
Chapter 12 New Partners, New Problems
189(18)
Chapter 13 One Thing After Another
207(22)
Chapter 14 Keep On Keepin' On
229(14)
Conclusion 243(2)
Index 245

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