Children & Divorce

Broaching the topic of divorce with your children can be extremely difficult. We've got suggestions on how to reassure your child as you deal with this emotional topic.

... of being abandoned during a divorce. Younger children -- 5- to 8-year-olds, for instance...Divorce represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child's world -- and from his... perspective, a loss of family. When told of the news, many children feel sad, angry, and anxious, and have a...

Many kids shuttle back and forth between Mom and Dad. We help you cope with a child who balks at your set of rules.

Four common challenges and how you can overcome them.

...Q: My husband and I divorced last year around this time, and I've noticed that my 6-year- old son...

... is fading, it's their own children's questions and sentiments that may pose the toughest challenge. ("Do I... their children that families take many forms: "Whoever loves you -- that's your family." But the desire... at Stanford University's Institute for Research on Women & Gender in Palo Alto, CA. And children need...

A mother discovers that divorce doesn't mean the end of a relationship.

... upheaval of divorce is notoriously hard on adults. And even though young children don't have a...According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost half of all marriages end in divorce, and one.... Despite its prevalence, divorce is still extremely painful, even for babies and toddlers. They may not see...

...Every year, more than one million children in the United States experience the divorce... of 6. Divorce brings about a great deal of changes for a family and the children usually have trouble... themselves for the divorce -- especially children between 3 and 5 years of age School-age children may...

Creating a yours-and-his family isn't easy. But with patience and planning, it can be done.

...Q: I'm a divorced parent and I plan to begin dating again. How can I help my 9-year-old son feel.... "At age 9, children are most concerned about getting the love, care, and attention that they need...

These key guidelines can help joint custody arrangements run smoothly.

Modern families redefine togetherness.

Jan Faull, MEd, on how to maintain a custody agreement with an uncooperative ex-spouse.

Raising kids without a partner presents special challenges. Read our smart strategies for single parents.

Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals.

Parents may not want to be married anymore, but for the sake of their kids, they should always be partners.

Explaining to a child that a live-in stepfather isn't the same as a birth parent.

You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.

If you're splitting up, you need to help your kids (and yourself) make it through the rough stuff.

Whether it's R&R or an exciting adventure, a family outing should be enjoyable for everyone. But how do you know what type of trip best suits you? Take our quiz and find out!

More than 30 percent of families polled on tripadvisor.com had vacationed at an all-inclusive resort.

No, it's not easy raising kids alone. But it's not as awful as you might think. In fact, there are some wonderful benefits.

Being a Hollywood parent myself, I know it's certainly not all awards shows, photo shoots, and fab trips for celeb moms and dads. When it comes to their kids, almost all put their family first...like everyone else. Check out the everyday situations with which these stars have to deal.