Do's and Don'ts for Changing Families

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Parents considering divorce are understandably concerned about the effects of divorce on their children. Divorce is difficult for children to understand. By arming yourself with knowledge of how the breakup of a family typically effects children, you can better help your children adjust to the changes in their lives. Fears and misconceptions can be more easily recognized and the negative effects of divorce greatly reduced. Knowing what to expect makes both children and adults feel more in control.