Why Didn't Our Churches Tell Us the Truth about Children and Divorce? For decades, many of us stayed far longer than we should have—because we truly believed we were doing the...
Divorce and Children
Review and Comparison of Children’s Books on Divorce
Click to download 4-Page Comparison Chart Evaluates 15 Bestselling Books about Divorce for Children (ages 2-13) 1 = very good; 2 = okay; 3 = not so good How do you pick just...
7 Reasons to Have Hope for Your Kids After Abuse and Divorce
Overview of this Presentation: Thirty years of family research have shown that high-conflict homes are incredibly damaging to children. When researchers studied kids brought up...
Harvard Study Shows Divorce Saves Lives
Divorce Saves Lives When "no fault" divorce laws started passing one state at a time, starting with Governor Ronald Reagan in California in 1969, researchers wanted to see the...
10 Quotes on Kids and Divorce From Dr. Judith Wallerstein
10 Quotes on Children and Divorce from Dr. Judith Wallerstein and Other Notable Researchers The late Dr. Judith Wallerstein was a very important family researcher on the topic of...
Focus on the Family’s Articles on Children and Divorce Are Misleading Abused Wives
How Focus on the Family Misled Us to Believe Divorce Was Worse for Children Than Abuse! • About Me: If you're new to my blog, read this first. I'm a committed Evangelical...
Am I Being Abused? 5 Free Self-Tests, Assessments and Questionnaires
Am I Being Abused? Am I in Danger? FREE Questionnaires and Assessments Are you wondering if you're being abused or if this is a typical marriage, with normal highs and lows? Do...
How a Focus on the Family Divorce-and-Kids Article Nearly Killed Me
How Focus on the Family Misled Me to Believe Divorce Was Worse for Children Than Abuse Summary: Patricia tells her story of being in an abusive marriage, and how a Focus on the...
Is it Always Best to “Stay for the Kids”? No, Not If the Home is Toxic
The old "Stay for the Kids" myth suggests that kids will be so destroyed by your divorce, that you should never leave, even if there is a pattern of abuse, sexual immorality,...
Divorced Kids vs. Married Two-Parent Kids
Quick Fact: The Majority of Children from Divorced Families Turn Out Fine It's common to hear the old stereotype that the majority of children of divorce are deeply troubled. But...
Will the Kids and I Ever Be Happy Again After Divorce?
Will I Ever Be Happy Again After Divorce? Question: I've heard divorce will destroy me and my kids forever. Is that true? FACT: 7 in 10 Christians who divorce state they are...
Divorce Myths Busted: Why Leaving a Toxic Marriage Can Be Best for Your Children
About Me: If you're new to my blog, read this first. I started leading Christian divorce recovery groups in Evangelical churches in 1998. I write about "life-saving divorces,"...
Divorce or Legal Separation for Christians
Divorce vs. Legal Separation Many churches feel that legal separation is a good solution for an abused wife or husband because it fits their beliefs about Christians and divorce....
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10 Facts Evangelical Pastors MUST Know about Kids and Divorce [VIDEO]
10 facts in just 3 minutes! It summarizes the best studies on kids and divorce. Each slide includes the source and the citation. For more studies about children and...
Good News for Millennials with Divorced Parents
AUDIO PODCAST: Good News for Millennials. Just because your Boomer parents divorced, doesn't mean you will. Good News for Divorced Boomers: Just because you divorced, doesn't...
Myth 22: It Takes Two Married Parents to Raise Good Kids
In reality, emotionally healthy single parents do a pretty good job of raising healthy, well-adjusted kids. Most kids of single parents turn out fine. In contrast, when a married...
Myth 21: Divorce will Destroy Your Children, So Stay for the Sake of Your Kids
Overview: This is Myth 21 of 27 Myths about divorce that aren't likely to be true of committed Christians who love God and take their faith seriously. These messages make us...
12 Tips for Talking with Alienated Kids
How to Solve 12 Common Mistakes Parents Tend To Make With Their Children We all know divorce can be hard. There's a lot of stress. There can be fighting and arguing—or unspoken...