How to Talk to Your Kids about Your Divorce

Healthy, Effective Communication Techniques for Your Changing Family

By: Dr. Samantha Rodman

Narrated by: Melanie Carey

Expert advice for discussing divorce with your children...

Written by Dr. Samantha Rodman, founder of DrPsychMom.com, How to Talk to Your Kids about Your Divorce teaches you how to raise a happy, thriving family in a changing environment. Each chapter offers expert advice for discussing your decision in healthy and effective ways, including breaking the initial news, fostering an open dialogue, and ensuring that your children's emotional needs are met throughout your separation. With Dr. Rodman's proven communication techniques, you will:

• Initiate honest conversations where your children can express their thoughts
• Discuss divorce-related topics and answer questions in age-appropriate ways
• Validate your children's feelings, making them feel acknowledged and secure
• Strengthen and deepen your relationship with your kids

Whether you're raising toddlers, school-aged children, or young adults, How to Talk to Your Kids about Your Divorce will help your kids feel heard, valued, and loved during this difficult time.

©2015 Samantha Rodman (P)2020 Tantor

Very Insightful!

A must read for parents going through divorce. Dr. Rodman's input will undoubtedly be valuable to you throughout your divorce process with children.

She lost me at Time out

I liked most of what she says however I strongly disagree with her recommendation to put kids on time out and recommending the book “1,2,3 Magic”