Children of Divorce: Helping Kids When Their Parents Are Apart

by Debbie Barr, Deborah Barr

The adults who love them want to know, "How can I help?" Based on research and interviews with single parents and children, Children of Divorce provides a sympathetic, insightful answer to their question. It shows: -How to tell your child about divorce -How children respond to divorce according to their age -How to help children grow spiritually -How parents, grandparents, church workers, and teachers can help children of divorce -- This realistic yet compassionate book tells the truth about divorce -- how it forever changes the lives of those it touches. It speaks candidly about how children respond to divorce and the changes it imposes on their lives. But Children of Divorce also tells the truth about how Christianity in action can make a difference.

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 2, 1992

About the author

DEBBIE BARR is an author, speaker, and health educator with a passion for encouraging people as they journey through tough times. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from the Pennsylvania State University and her master's in health education from East Carolina University. A master certified health education specialist ((MCHES®), Debbie has special interests in Alzheimer's disease, health literacy, healthy lifestyle, and Christian growth. She is the author/coauthor of 10 books, including Grace for the Unexpected Journey: A 60-day Devotional for Alzheimer's and Other Dementia Caregivers, which was named Best Inspirational Book at the 2018 Digital Book World awards. She lives in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. You can read more about Debbie and each of her books at her website, debbiebarr.com

Reviews

[Deb P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely instructive and hopeful, laced with Debbie Barr's trademark kindness and thorough research. This is an important focus on those who are sometimes overlooked in the breakup of a marriage.

[Carrie Daws · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the book contains some good information, it often reads more like a college paper or scientific review. The author included many quotes, from both experts and children, but they were presented in an academic style. She presents some solid research, breaking down the problem by age group and, when appropriate, by gender, which was very enlightening. Ms. Barr also included tips specific to parents, grandparents, teachers, adult friends, and peers, which was tremendously helpful. This makes a good resource if you are looking for good information and quick tips to love children through the years surrounding their parent's divorce.

[Mary Korsak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the book. It was the first book that I read about how divorce affects children. Since I am in the middle of a divorce it's important for me to know how to help my children cope. The most important thing I learned from the book is to constantly tell the kids over and over that the divorce was not their fault. Children did not cause it, they cannot fix it! Definately suggest anyone going through a divorce that has children to read it!