Helping Children Navigate Divorce: A Gentle Back-and-Forth Journal Approach for Ages 6–18

Helping Children Navigate Divorce: A Gentle Back-and-Forth Journal Approach for Ages 6–18

Helping Children Navigate Divorce: A Gentle Back-and-Forth Journal Approach for Ages 6–18Dr. Annette Athy
Published on: 02/03/2026

A gentle guide to helping kids and teens navigate divorce and family change using age-appropriate back-and-forth journals that support emotional expression, communication, and connection between parents and children during difficult transitions.

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Grief Is Stalking You: How Parents Can Model Healthy Grief for Their Children

Grief Is Stalking You: How Parents Can Model Healthy Grief for Their Children

Grief Is Stalking You: How Parents Can Model Healthy Grief for Their ChildrenDr. Annette Athy
Published on: 29/09/2025

Show your kids that grief is safe to feel. Learn how modeling healthy grieving helps children cope with loss and build emotional resilience.

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Grief Storms in Children: How Parents Can Be a Safe Harbor

Grief Storms in Children: How Parents Can Be a Safe Harbor

Grief Storms in Children: How Parents Can Be a Safe HarborDr. Annette Athy
Published on: 22/09/2025

Learn how to help your child navigate grief storms with honesty, patience, and presence—becoming the safe harbor they need in times of loss.

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What Is a Grief Storm? Understanding Your Child’s Emotional Weather

What Is a Grief Storm? Understanding Your Child’s Emotional Weather

What Is a Grief Storm? Understanding Your Child’s Emotional WeatherDr. Annette Athy
Published on: 08/11/2024

Dr. Athy created the grief storms as a way to help parents talk about grief with their children. A grief storm is pattern of behavior and expression of emotions. Explanation of the creation of grief storms and how it can help parents and their children.

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