5 Ways Teens May React to a Divorce
With nearly half of marriages ending in divorce, many kids and teens deal with the reality of their parents dissolving their marriages. The commonality of the experience doesn’t necessarily make […]
With nearly half of marriages ending in divorce, many kids and teens deal with the reality of their parents dissolving their marriages. The commonality of the experience doesn’t necessarily make […]
The teen years can be tough on anyone, but an adolescent going through the experience of a parental divorce can have a particularly rough time. If you are going through
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If you are going through a divorce, you’re undoubtedly stressed and likely overwhelmed. With so many feelings and practicalities to deal with, you are probably concerned about how your teenager
Research shows that teens who experience a divorce suffer in their self-esteem, academic performance, peer relationships, behavior, and physical health. It’s clear that you may need to feel supported by others
Although a marriage may have dissolved between two people, their role as parents has not. In fact, it’s important that parents learn how to stay calm and civil for
It’s challenging when divorced parents are still raising their children. Although there may be differences, children and teens still require healthy parenting. For this reason, parents should keep in mind
“I think the hardest thing about divorce,” said a 17-year old girl from New York, “is that you find out your parents aren’t perfect. I saw my mom crying and
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It’s important for all children, including adolescents, to have structure. When the foundation of a family is threatened, the psychological and emotional well being of a teen can also be
Teens are in an already fragile state during adolescence. Although their changes have been historically seen as tumultuous and chaotic, they don’t have to be. In his 2014 book Brainstorm: