The misconceptions kids pick up after divorce and what parents need to know
One of the things that often surprises parents is the idea that their kids pick up misconceptions about themselves and the divorce when a family breaks up. When some [...]
How can the Bible help with divorce recovery for kids?
One of the questions I am often asked is why I have chosen to include spirituality and verses from the Bible in my children’s divorce recovery handbook, ‘The Mending [...]
How emotional intelligence helps divorce recovery in kids
Emotional intelligence is key for effective divorce recovery in children. I am convinced by this. It gives children a tool kit with which to navigate the changes and big [...]
Positive Self-talk for kids’ divorce recovery
'A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if [...]
Divorce-related stress in children
Stress is an effective storyteller - it displays outside what’s happening inside. After a life-changing event like divorce, it’s almost certain that the effects of stress are going to [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]