Behavior
Coping
Children
Home Life
Misc.
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What is the main warning sign of a child having trouble coping with divorce?
Change in behavior/demeanor
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Who are two people you can go to when you need to talk about your feelings related to the divorce?

:-)

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What is an important thing to teach children in the early stages of divorce?
To let the child know that even though mommy and daddy may not love each other anymore, they still love the child
100
Keeping a ______________ can help the child cope with the divorce and the new home environment/situation.
Steady Routine
100
Which gender is said to have a harder time coping with divorce?
Boys
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What is a characteristic of toddler behavior during a divorce?
They can cry more often and can become more clingy to the parents
200
Where are two places that make you happy and feel good that you can try to go to more often through the divorce process?

:-)

200
What is the age where children start to realize what is going on between their parents?
Infancy, even though they cannot understand, they can detect changes in parental responses and actions
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What is two way communication?
When the teachers and the parents keep each other informed of events and happenings at home and in school
200
What are some warning signs of depression or anxiety related to divorce?
Sleep Problems, Poor Concentration, Trouble at School, Alcohol or Drug abuse, Self-Injury, Withdrawal, or Refusal of Loved Activities
300
What are some behaviors that can lead to a divorce? (Name 2)
Lack of commitment, marrying too young, unrealistic expectations, and lack of equality
300

What are two activities you enjoy doing that will help you through the divorce process?

:-)

300
What is a good way for a teacher to help the child through divorce and better understand what they are going through?
Encourage them to talk about their thoughts and feelings
300
What is flexibility?
When children learn how to adapt quickly to changes and envirnoment
300
What is no fault divorce?
Dissolving a marriage without placing blame on either spouse. Examples are irreconcilable differences and incompatability
400
What are the possible problems children might face while dealing with divorce?
Anxiety, Depression, Agression, Poor Academic Performance, Low Self Esteem, Low Completion Rates
400

What are two relaxation skills that can help you through the divorce process?

:-)

400
What are some things that adolescents turn to cope with a divorce?
Possible Alcohol and Drug abuse or sexual promiscuity
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What is an important life skill children can learn from divorced parents?
If the parents are cooperative with each other, they can learn good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
400
Name the five different types of divorce.
No Fault Divorce, At Fault Divorce, Summary Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, and Collaborative Divorce
500
What is the average length of first marriages that end in divorce?
Eight years
500

What is one reason you are strong and will get through this difficult time?

:-)

500
What is a common misconception children of divorce have regarding their parents?
That the divorce is their fault and that if they change their behavior, it will save the marriage
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What is something parents can do to help children understand what is going on at home?
Explain fully what the situation is to the child and let them know they are not at fault for the situation
500
**** DOUBLE JEOPARDY **** What is the definition of divorce?
legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body
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