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...
Divorce and Children
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,...
Kids of Divorce vs. Kids from Married Parent Homes
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 I Ever Be Happy Again After Divorce? What the Research Really Shows
Will I Ever Be Happy Again After Divorce? Question: I've heard divorce will destroy me and my kids forever. Is that true? TRUTH: 7 in 10 Christians who divorce state they are...
Will Divorce Hurt My Kids? 5 Research Findings That Bring Hope
Will divorce hurt my kids? Divorce can be painful and disruptive, especially during the first two years. But it does not automatically cause serious lifelong harm. Research shows...
Divorce vs. Legal Separation for Abuse Victims: What Christians Need to Know
Divorce vs. Legal Separation: What Abuse Survivors Should Know Divorce vs. Legal Separation Many churches feel that legal separation is a good solution for an abused wife or...
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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
National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2015), Supportive Relationships and Active Skill-Building Strengthen the Foundations of Resilience, Working Paper 13. Kids...
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...
Table of Contents for The Life-Saving Divorce: A Chapter-by-Chapter Overview
Table of Contents for The Life-Saving Divorce In The Life-Saving Divorce, I explain why some divorces are not selfish, frivolous, or faithless. They are life-saving. Nearly half...
12 Tips for Talking with Alienated Kids
12 Tips for Talking with Angry or Alienated Kids How to Avoid 12 Common Mistakes When Your Child Is Pulling Away After Divorce UPDATED Feb 2026 — Divorce can be incredibly...