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Helping a Young Child Recover From Divorce

Part of the Divorce Series Divorce When Your Kids Divorce When Your Parents Divorce My Success as a Single Mom Helping a Young Child Recover From Divorce Series About: Relationship Challenges My husband and I separated, then divorced, almost 2 and a half years ago. Our son is now 4 years old, and he’s asking …

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Absorbing the Initial Shock of Temporary Separation

You need to confront the what-ifs and how-tos before the separation to lessen the worry.

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Dr. Bill Maier on Separation

Dr. Bill Maier addresses issues involving marital separation, living apart, children and in-laws. Dr. Maier also addresses one of the most promising new forms of marital counseling called “Emotionally Focused Therapy” or “EFT.”

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Affairs and Adultery

Infidelity is not a simple problem and it cannot be fixed with a simple cure. This series of articles is designed to provide insight, encouragement and practical advice to anyone whose marriage has been undermined by an act of infidelity.

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Dr. Bill Maier on Divorce

Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issue of divorce, including children, reconciliation and low-conflict divorce.

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Divorce and Separation

It takes more than an opinion to discover the right thing.

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Divorced: What to Do When

A divorced man or woman faces enormous psychological, emotional and financial adjustments.

Emotional Affairs

Is there anything wrong with having a close friend of the opposite sex after you’re married? While there may be no clear answer, there are compelling reasons to be cautious about opposite-sex friendships outside of your spouse’s company.

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How Could Divorce Affect My Kids?

We now have an enormous amount of research on divorce and children, all pointing to the same stubborn truth: Kids suffer when moms and dads split up.

When Friends Matter Most

Finding the support you need to thrive as a single parent

How Would Divorce Affect Me?

With more than 30 years of research, we now know divorce seldom leads to a better life.

Is There Hope for My Marriage?

To have good marriages, we need to ride out the ‘lows’ so that the relationship can be strengthened.

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Should I Get a Divorce?

No couple goes into marriage thinking they’ll be the ones who won’t make it.

Hope for the Separated

Now that one million marriages fail each year, the term separation often equates divorce. Christians are called to change that equation.

Healing 101

Here are tips for you and your child on healing after divorce.

Letting God Heal Broken Hearts

Single moms and dads need to be aware of the burdens children carry as a result of the loss or neglect of a parent.

Blended Families

A look at different types of stepfamilies can highlight the unique challenges each stepfamily may encounter.

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Maintaining Marital Fidelity

Nobody wakes up one day and suddenly decides to begin an extramarital affair. Likewise, marital fidelity begins long before marriage.

When Your Kids Divorce

It’s a delicate situation, but there are things you can do to help.

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When Your Parents Divorce

It’s no easier if the split comes after you’ve left home. So what can you do to get through the tough times?