MENDING CHRONICLES BLOG
Help children process their loss from 2020
I’m sure I’m not the only one glad to see the back of 2020. It has undoubtedly been an incredibly difficult year for everyone, everywhere. When we look around, so [...]
Single parenting after divorce: from solo to team
The children in my class were all turning ten that year. The girls enjoyed helping with tasks in the classroom and would often chat to me companionably while busy. One [...]
The fantasy of divorced parents reuniting
We all know those movies, mother and father are separated, the kids come up with a fantastic plan, and with a couple of humorous bumps and twists, they get their [...]
Grandparents can fill the gap after divorce
Is there more that grandparents can offer besides just babysitting post-divorce? Is it possible that this family relationship is actually an invisible scaffolding that can support us all in the [...]
NIEA award for The Mending Chronicles
What a great day it was when we opened the email that said … “CONGRATULATIONS! It is our great pleasure to inform you that you are a Finalist in the [...]
Getting to know Natalie
Natalie Knox is the author of ‘The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily’ and ‘The Parents’ Guide to The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily’. What do you love about [...]
How books can support divorce recovery
BOOKS! Are you a fan? Have you ever thought about why books are so wonderful? Imagination, literacy, knowledge, wonder, relaxation, the list goes on… But I’d like to suggest that [...]
Baking with Kids is an Opportunity for Divorce Recovery
During COVID-19 lockdown my kids and I have become quite good at being home-bodies and have spent our days together doing all manner of activities which aids divorce recovery. Our [...]