Will my Divorce Affect my Children?

Submitted by: Mark Banschick M.D. This question undoubtedly wracks the minds and hearts of those contemplating, or going through, divorce. You want to know how the people you care most about —your children—will fare with a disrupted family. You wonder how they will cope when everything they know and trust changes. The answer is yes, [...]

Wondering How Your Kids Are Feeling About the Divorce? Take Them to a Movie and Find Out!

Submitted by: Mark Banschick M.D. Movies can be a wonderful way to connect to your kids as your family go through a divorce. The reason for this is because of a psychological relief called displacement. Let me explain. When you directly ask your kids how they feel about the divorce, it’s sometimes difficult for them [...]

Vacation, Divorce and You

Submitted by: Mark Banschick M.D. Tailor Summer Vacation to Meet Your Children’s Needs Hello Summer: Summertime is here, and with it comes unique hurdles and real opportunities for families of divorce. Parents who are early on in the divorce process need to think carefully about their plans and tailor them for their children. What we [...]

Facebook, Divorce, and You: Will Your Marriage Succumb to the Power of Technology?

Submitted by: Mark Banschick M.D. Imagine: you’re on Facebook and you see that one of your friends has changed their relationship status from ‘married’ to ‘single.’ It’s always complicated to let people know about your divorce, and Facebook gives you a way (for better or worse) to let everyone know. Isn’t that easy? Think about [...]

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