Divorce is very common but it remains a highly stressful and painful life transition for all family members. Given the many decisions to be made, details to be arranged, and feelings to be managed, it is challenging for parents to focus on their children’s needs; nevertheless, they must. Here is a short primer. 

Anxiety is a necessary and useful emotion for all species, including humans, because it signals that danger is present or potentially present, and some action must be taken in order to protect against it. This article explores anxiety in children and ways to help.