Separation and Divorce links

There are hundreds of websites offering advice on how to help young children cope with the divorce or separation of their parents. Here is a selection of some of the most useful.

Questia
Extensive book list from the biggest online library

The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Clear fact sheet for parents and teachers

Practical Parenting
A range of parenting tips, including advice on talking to children about divorce

Parentlineplus
Advice, resources and links for parents

Kids in the middle
Tips for parents and lists of children's thoughts, feelings, behaviours and needs

Relate Australia
21 ways to help your children through divorce

Ondivorce
Useful children's book list on a UK-based site with information on many aspects of divorce

Single Parents
Information and links to other resources, all aimed at single parents

UK Department for Constitutional Affairs
Excellent resources for parents and children

Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Summary of research into the experience of children and parents of separation and divorce

It's not okay
Children's reactions to divorce and parents' strategies for helping them to cope

Helpguide
Extensive US mental health site includes advice on helping children to cope and how to spot warning signs of divorce-related trauma

Relationship Australia
Includes an online quiz, What About The Children?

NCH Its not your fault
Three sites in one - for parents, children and teenagers

Young Minds
Information from Keeping in Touch, a guide that explores how divorce affects children, plus a helpful book list and links to UK resources

French

Union des Familles en Europe, France
Seven golden rules for helping children to cope with separation

Soins des nos enfants, Canada
How to help children during and after separation

Enfant & Famille, Canada
Brief advice on how to help young children

BC Council for Families, Canada
Reminds parents that they need to look after themselves if they are to help their children

Spanish

Nuestros Niños, California, USA
Explains the effects of divorce on children of different ages and suggests ways in which parents can help

Psicologo Infantil, Spain
Practical advice on how to help children cope with divorce