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Activities for Helping Children Deal With Divorce

During a divorce, children often feel various conflicting emotions and need their parents’ understanding and support. Learn ways to support children and help them work through their feelings, concerns and frustrations about the divorce in this University

Developing a Parenting Plan: A Guide for Divorcing Parents

Teresa Mareschal,Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science In 1998, the Missouri General Assembly mandated divorcing parents with children under the age of 18 to file a parenting plan with the court as a part of the divorce process.

Domestic Violence and Custody Issues

David SchrammState Specialist, Human Development and Family ScienceJennifer Carter Dochler,Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual ViolenceKelly Martinez,Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Helping Infants and Toddlers Adjust to Divorce

Parental divorce can negatively affect a child's development. Visit our website today to learn about helping infants and toddlers adjust to divorce.

Helping Preschoolers and Elementary-Age Children Adjust to Divorce

Jane Hunter Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science Jessica Trussell Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science

Helping Preteens and Adolescents Adjust to Divorce

Preteens and adolescents have some common reactions to their parents' divorce or separation. If you are in this situation, learn how co-parents can work together to promote children’s positive adjustment in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Long-Distance Parenting: A Co-Parenting Guide for Divorced and Separated Parents

David SchrammState Specialist, Human Development and Family ScienceChristina PucciGraduate Student, Human Development and Family Science

Parenting from Prison: A Co-Parenting Guide for Divorced and Separated Parents

David Schramm State Specialist, Human Development and Family Science Christina Pucci Graduate Student, Human Development and Family Science

Parenting: Success Requires A Team Effort

David Schramm Former State Specialist, Human Development and Family Science

Positive Discipline and Child Guidance

Adults who care for kids have a responsibility to guide them toward good behaviors. Visit our site to learn about positive discipline and child guidance.

Stress Management and the Challenge of Balance

Lisa Wallace Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science If you think you don't have satisfactory balance in your life, you're not alone. One of the most stressful parts of life is balancing work and family. Stress is often the unhealthy result of those efforts.