Intentional Divorce Insights

Talking to your children about divorce isn't easy, especially when still processing your own feelings. Sometimes, using books designed to guide the conversation can be helpful, especially for very young children. Here is a list of children's books about divorce by age group. Click on the title of the book to find it on Amazon.

Books by Age...

When I got divorced, I had three children between the ages of three and eight. I remember the stress. I was overwhelmed thinking about how I was going to help my kids get through the divorce and ultimately, how I would manage on my own.

It can be scary to think about how you'll take care of your children after a divorce. There will be many...

There are several reasons that parents come in for mediation after a divorce is over. A big one is parenting expenses. The reality is if you get divorced when your children are young, it's hard to know what kind of extracurricular activities they will become involved with over the years or even if they will develop chronic health issues.

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When I was going through my own divorce, everything felt overwhelming. The thought of engaging with more than one professional during that time was unimaginable. I was worried about spending money because I knew the divorce itself would be expensive. Going from a two-income household to one income was even scarier, as financial stability became...

That's right. I said it. My key to successful co-parenting with my ex is not "putting my children first," as so many professionals recommend.

My first year of co-parenting

I remember the first year of co-parenting well. I would describe it as a complete failure and excruciating. My youngest son was three years old. Every time he had to go...