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It's a fact. Every year millions of kids must go through parents divorcing.

If your parents are happily married you probably have at least one friend who has divorced parents.

The resources below are meant to assist both kids going through divorce - and kids who want to help understand what a friend might be going through.

Divorce Sites for Kids
Just the Facts
  • Kids Turn Org.
    Q and A section, artwork, articles and more.
  • Kids in the Middle
    Feeling stuck in the middle? Find out how to cope.
  • Bonus Kids
    New site for kids to talk about and share divorce experiences.
  • Kids' Divorce Help Page
    One childs’’ views on how to survive a divorce.
  • Bill of Rights
    A list of rights children of divorce have.
  • Children of Divorce Speak out
    What kids want to say about divorce.
  • Children's Rights Organization
    US national non-profit organization protecting kids' rights.
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    Dealing with Emotions
    Personal Stories
  • Talk About It - Divorce™
    Specially designed cards to help your child open up and discuss the troubling issues of divorce. A valuable tool to assist kids in opening up and talking about the many feelings they have surrounding the break up of their parents.
  • Kids Divorce Art Gallery
    Colorado mediators share children's art depicting their experience of divorce. Add yours to the exhibit!
  • Bill's Arena
    14 Year old Bill wants to help other kids.
  • A Child Speaks
    A 16-year-old shares her story.
    • Programs
    Books/Products
  • Planet Divorce
    Seminars to teach kids dealing with divorce in California.
  • Sandcastles Program
    Group sessions in Florida to help kids going through a divorce.
  • Our Family Wizard
    Provides parents with a way to share and access calendars, school information, health information, expenses for their children, and much more. Designed to help divorced parents communicate between separate households, but has become a tool that distance separated and/or busy parents have begun to use.
  • ShareKids
    A secure online service designed to assist in co-parenting management - providing tools to manage 'share / visitation schedules', communications and correspondence, medical information, shared expense and support accounting , personal records, activities and events, friends and contacts, school info and homework, diaries, photos albums and much more. A comprehensive 'privilege manager' allows guests and relatives to see only what you want them to see.

    Divorce is Not a Game, BUT... Click to learn more!

  • We're Having a Tuesday
    The story of a little girl's frustrations of shuffling back and forth between her divorced parents' homes
  • Taking the Duh Out of Divorce
    Excellent video for children, families and schools.
  • Two Homes
    Young Alex's parents are divorced, and he spends time with each of them.
  • My Stick Family: Helping Children Cope With Divorce
    Especially good for young kids.
  • Dinosaurs Divorce
    A good book for young kids of divorce.
  • I Think Divorce Stinks
    Another good look through kids eyes.
  • It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear:
    A Read-Together Book for Parents & Young Children During Divorce
  • Divorce Happens to the Nicest Kids
    A self help book for kids.
  • Divorce is not the End of the World
    Zoe's Amd Evan's Coping Guide for Kids
  • The Divorced Kids Club
    Stories from kids who have been there.
  • I Don't Want to Talk About It
    Helping children of divorce deal with their new, difficult, and conflicting emotions.

    More Books about Divorce

    Read the reviews of these books online, if you are unable to ask parents to order, check with your local library.

    • Help for your Family
    Express Yourself
  • Divorce Support
    About.com Divorce Support has plenty of resources for your parents.
  • Teen Advice
    About.com Teen Advice offers teens a place to express themselves and learn.
  • Divorced Dads
    About.com Fatherhood Guide offers resources for dads of divorce.
  • Kids in the Middle Share your thoughts on what bugs you about divorce.
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    Divorce can be scary - remember you are not alone. You are welcome to visit the Kids' Turn Forum to post a question or drop by Chat to talk in a safe monitored forum with other kids, many who have gone through similar situations.

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