Sometimes when we’re transitioning our families to divorce, parents can feel overwhelmed or confused at how to explain the transition to their children. It’s at times like these that we turn to television shows to help us learn the lessons we need to explain to our kids about the transition to divorce. Bluey offers valuable lessons that parents can utilize to explain divorce to their children in a compassionate and understanding manner. Here are five key lessons from Bluey that parents can use to explain divorce to their children.

For many parents, the decision to divorce can bring about a wave of conflicting emotions, including guilt, shame, and fear of judgment. However, it's essential to recognize that divorce does not make you a bad parent; rather, it's an opportunity for growth, healing, and transformation for both you and your family.

Is it selfish to get divorced? Divorce is a deeply personal decision that often comes with layers of emotional complexity and societal expectations. Yet, it's essential to recognize that choosing to end a marriage is not inherently selfish; rather, it can be an act of courage, self-awareness, and empowerment for individuals, families, and communities alike.

One common question parents may ask is, "Does divorce affect child development?" It's a valid concern, but the truth is, divorce does not have to negatively impact children. In fact, divorce can foster healthy development and resilience in children when handled with care and sensitivity!

It's crucial for coparents to recognize that their relationship dynamic directly impacts their children's well-being and adjustment to the new family structure. So, how can coparents figure this all out? Well, we have a solution for you: our very own Fresh Starts Expert Aurisha Smolarski’s book, Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes.

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We rounded up resources to help normalize divorce for families and children. We encourage you to use these resources as you talk about divorce with your children, in daily life, and moving forward too. We believe that divorce is a fresh start for the whole family, and we are here to normalize and de-stigmatize divorce for all families.

Divorce is a deeply personal and challenging journey, particularly when children are involved. However, when it comes to divorce, honest and age-appropriate communication becomes a vital tool in helping our children navigate the complexities of this new life event. We rounded up 10 questions your kids may have about the divorce process, and framework of ideas on your possible responses.

Divorce is a deeply personal and emotionally charged process, especially when children are involved. We rounded up 10 important questions about custody to ask your divorce lawyer, and explore the significance of asking these questions, as well as the reasons why doing so is essential in safeguarding your children's future and ensuring a fair and amicable parenting arrangement.

Sometimes during a Fresh Start for a family - whether it is a move, divorce, death of a loved one, new school, new siblings, or their own personal journey - kids can have big feelings! It’s important to have books on hand to empower them. We rounded up these empowering children’s books and find that reading them often with kids helps affirm their confidence and boost their self-esteem!

When going through a major family change like a divorce, it’s really important to find books to share with your kids that reflect families like theirs; we rounded up 5 children's books for families going through a divorce that are empowering and encouraging for the whole family going through the divorce.