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Help and Resources for Separated, Divorced, and Never-Married Parents
For the past several years in the United States, there have been more than 800 000 divorces and parent separations annually, with over 1 million children affected. (https://www.cdc.gov/). Children and their parents may experience emotional trauma before, during, and after a separation or divorce.
Social service agencies, mental health centers, family counselors and groups for divorced people and single parents as well as books, articles and videotapes for both parents and children are all helpful.
Co-Parenting
Peaceful Parent App
Peaceful CoParenting is a free messaging tool for co-parents that creates harmony by giving users the ability to set boundaries around communication while maintaining the flow of information about child-related matters.
https://www.peacefulparentapp.com/
Divorce
Healthy Divorce: How to Make Your Split as Smooth as Possible
(American Psychological Association)
https://www.apa.org/topics/healthy-divorce
NOLO
Thousands of do-it-yourself products, including legal forms, online documents, books and ebooks, and software along with attorney recommendations and helpful articles.
https://www.nolo.com/search?query=Divorce
State Divorce Resources and Laws
https://www.womansdivorce.com/state-divorce-resources.html
Survive Divorce
For Children
Helping Children and Families Deal with Divorce and Separation
(AAP Clinical Report)
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/doi/10.1542/peds.2016-3020
Health and Nutrition
Healthy Children
Information from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Provides programs and activities and child health resources backed by scientific research.
https://www.healthychildren.org/
Military Families
Military Families Learning Network
Connecting military family service providers and Cooperative Extension through online professional development
https://militaryfamilieslearningnetwork.org/
Online Classes
Online co-parenting/divorce classes may be a court-ordered requirement prior to mediation or divorce but are also helpful for those interested in improving personal skills and growing as a parent. Classes are intended to focus on your children and help them successfully transition during your divorce or separation.
https://www.onlineparentingprograms.com/support/parenting-classes-outlines.html
Special Needs
Cerebal Palsy Guide
Cerebral palsy is a disability caused by brain damage that restricts normal movement and coordination. Each year, 10,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial options, and support to help those affected by this condition.
https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/
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