Language:EnglishPublisher:Green Light PressISBN-13:9780986472152ISBN-10:986472158UPC:9780986472152Book Category:Family & RelationshipsBook Subcategory:Divorce & Separation, ParentingSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.32 inchesWeight:0.4608Product ID:SC7Y4EP2FT
Guide for Parents Navigating the Divorce Conversation
The Divorce Talk: How to Tell the Kids provides parents with a structured approach to one of the most difficult conversations they will ever have with their children. Written by internationally recognized divorce recovery professional Vikki Stark, this guide draws from interviews with over one hundred children whose parents divorced, offering real-world insights into how kids process this life-changing news.
What Makes This Guide Different
This book addresses the complete process of breaking divorce news to children, from managing your own emotional state before the conversation to handling the immediate aftermath. The step-by-step framework helps parents understand divorce from a child's perspective, ensuring the message is delivered in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
Parents learn specific language and techniques for the actual conversation, including what to say, what to avoid, and how to respond to different emotional reactions. The guide recognizes that every child processes information differently and provides strategies for various age groups and temperaments.
Practical Solutions for Real Situations
The Divorce Talk offers actionable advice rather than theoretical concepts. Parents receive guidance on:
- Preparing emotionally before initiating the conversation
- Understanding how children at different developmental stages comprehend separation
- Choosing the right time, place, and approach for the discussion
- Managing children's immediate reactions, from silence to anger
- Addressing follow-up questions in the days and weeks after
- Co-parenting communication strategies to maintain consistency
Based on Children's Actual Experiences
The foundation of this guide comes from direct interviews with children who lived through their parents' divorces. These firsthand accounts reveal what helped, what hurt, and what children wish their parents had done differently. This research-based approach ensures the advice reflects real outcomes rather than assumptions about what children need.
Limiting Long-Term Impact
The primary goal of this guide is trauma reduction. By following the outlined approach, parents can significantly decrease the risk of long-term emotional damage. The book acknowledges that while divorce is difficult for children, the way parents communicate about it plays a crucial role in their adjustment and future well-being.
This resource serves parents who want to prioritize their children's emotional health during a family transition, providing the tools needed to approach this conversation with confidence and compassion.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Green Light PressISBN-13:9780986472152ISBN-10:986472158UPC:9780986472152Book Category:Family & RelationshipsBook Subcategory:Divorce & Separation, ParentingSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.32 inchesWeight:0.4608Product ID:SC7Y4EP2FT
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Guide for Parents Navigating the Divorce Conversation
The Divorce Talk: How to Tell the Kids provides parents with a structured approach to one of the most difficult conversations they will ever have with their children. Written by internationally recognized divorce recovery professional Vikki Stark, this guide draws from interviews with over one hundred children whose parents divorced, offering real-world insights into how kids process this life-changing news.
What Makes This Guide Different
This book addresses the complete process of breaking divorce news to children, from managing your own emotional state before the conversation to handling the immediate aftermath. The step-by-step framework helps parents understand divorce from a child's perspective, ensuring the message is delivered in an age-appropriate and compassionate manner.
Parents learn specific language and techniques for the actual conversation, including what to say, what to avoid, and how to respond to different emotional reactions. The guide recognizes that every child processes information differently and provides strategies for various age groups and temperaments.
Practical Solutions for Real Situations
The Divorce Talk offers actionable advice rather than theoretical concepts. Parents receive guidance on:
- Preparing emotionally before initiating the conversation
- Understanding how children at different developmental stages comprehend separation
- Choosing the right time, place, and approach for the discussion
- Managing children's immediate reactions, from silence to anger
- Addressing follow-up questions in the days and weeks after
- Co-parenting communication strategies to maintain consistency
Based on Children's Actual Experiences
The foundation of this guide comes from direct interviews with children who lived through their parents' divorces. These firsthand accounts reveal what helped, what hurt, and what children wish their parents had done differently. This research-based approach ensures the advice reflects real outcomes rather than assumptions about what children need.
Limiting Long-Term Impact
The primary goal of this guide is trauma reduction. By following the outlined approach, parents can significantly decrease the risk of long-term emotional damage. The book acknowledges that while divorce is difficult for children, the way parents communicate about it plays a crucial role in their adjustment and future well-being.
This resource serves parents who want to prioritize their children's emotional health during a family transition, providing the tools needed to approach this conversation with confidence and compassion.
