West Palm Beach, FL: The third annual National Child-Centered Divorce Month, taking place throughout July, will be launched with a series of complimentary teleseminars and bonus gifts for parents.
Divorce book author, Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, a certified corporate trainer recognized as The Voice of Child-Centered Divorce, initiated National Child-Centered Divorce Month. "These weeks are dedicated to helping parents make the best possible decisions regarding their children during and after a divorce"
To help spread the word throughout North America a series of free teleseminars are being offered for parents, educators and others who care about these issues. "Leading professionals within the "peaceful divorce" community will be presenting vital information parents can immediately put to use as they transition through and beyond divorce," says Sedacca, who is the founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network.
The schedule of teleseminar topics and dates will be announced shortly.
On July 1st, the website, www.childsharing.com will be providing a link to free ebooks, coaching sessions and other complimentary gifts for divorcing and divorced parents throughout July.
Professionals who share Sedacca's concerns, including therapists, attorneys, mediators, financial planners, coaches, educators, clergy and others, will be providing articles, interviews, seminars, coaching sessions and other events geared toward helping parents create a peaceful and successful Child-Centered Divorce in the months and years following divorce. Their message: Regardless of your own emotional state, think first about your children's emotional and psychological needs when making decisions related to divorce or separation.
"While our divorce legal system needs considerable reform, it is also essential for us to bring a heightened awareness to parents about their responsibility to their children's well-being before, during and after divorce," says Sedacca, who is the author of the professionally acclaimed ebook, How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide to Preparing Your Children -- with Love!
"Parenting is a life-long process, even when you get a divorce," she adds. "We need to provide better resources and teach better coping skills to parents so they can understand the short- and long-term effects of divorce upon their children"
Parents, the media and divorce professionals interested in learning more about activities related to National Child-Centered Divorce Month can learn more at: www.childcentereddivorce.com, www.childsharing.com and www.childcentereddivorce.blogspot.com. Media are invited to contact Sedacca directly at Rosalind@childcentereddivorce.com.
Rosalind Sedacca
Pressident
Child-Centered Divorce Network
Boynton Beach, FL
561-742-3537
561 742-3537
www.ChildSharing.com
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Divorce Poll Results for Boomers Shows Need for Coping & Communication Skills
A first-of-its-kind national poll to determine if a consensus exists about how divorced baby boomers are holding up was conducted by the National Association of Divorce for Women and Children and the Baby Boomer [Knowledge Center].
Participants in the poll were asked three fundamental questions about the divorce process, their relationship with their "former" spouse and the affects of divorce on the dynamics of the family.
1. What was the most challenging part of getting a divorce: custody of the children, dividing the assets or finances?
2. What life skills would have been helpful when going through your divorce: stress management, coping skills and/or communication skills?
3. What is your relationship now with your former spouse: amicable, have learned to tolerate each other for the sake of the children or can't be in the same room together and do not speak to each other?
Results:
Of the people participating in the poll, it was not surprising to learn a majority (41%) report that dealing with finances was the most challenging part of getting divorced. Second most challenging was dividing the assets (19%). A surprise was that custody of the children received the lowest percentage (13%).
The majority of the participants (41%) report that coping skills would have been most helpful during their divorce. Stress management was 28% with communication skills a close third at 26%. This clearly indicates the emotional toll divorce plays in most people’s lives.
Although the results show that 55% of the participants reported having an amicable relationship with their former spouse after their divorce, the comments did not coincide with that high percentage (see respondent testimonials below). Participants reported:
• 15% cannot be in the same room with their former spouse and do not speak to each other
• Only 4% have learned to tolerate each other for the sake of the children.
• "Other" came in at a high 19%.
While finances were said to be the most challenging part of getting a divorce, the comments revealed more about the sadness and embarrassment of divorce. These included: "tearing apart the family," "becoming a single mom," "telling my friends I was divorced," "realizing that I had failed," "learning to be on my own” and “not growing old with my husband."
While the majority of respondents stated they had amicable relationships with their former spouse, many of the comments were far more negative, such as: "no relationship as we hardly speak," "nonexistent," "never see or speak to him," "only e-mail," "no contact," "over--not part of my future," and "not involved in each other's lives at all."
A total of 1,876 people responded. All responses were anonymous.
The www.NADWC.org is a 24/7 on-line Resource Center to support, encourage and inspire women going through a life-changing experience such as divorce who want to rejuvenate their own lives and the lives of their children.
Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network, is one of the expert advisors for the organization.
So what does this poll mean for those who provide services to divorcing couples? How can we help ease the emotional turmoil especially when children are involved? These are some of the questions we hope to discuss through interviews and the free teleseminar series taking place during National Child-Centered Divorce Month in July.
We encourage media contact, questions and exploration of new alternatives available especially for parents as they move through the divorce maze.
To learn more about National Child-Centered Divorce Month contact Rosalind Sedacca at Rosalind@childcentereddivorce.com or visit www.childcentereddivorce.com.
Posted: www.ChildSharing.com
Participants in the poll were asked three fundamental questions about the divorce process, their relationship with their "former" spouse and the affects of divorce on the dynamics of the family.
1. What was the most challenging part of getting a divorce: custody of the children, dividing the assets or finances?
2. What life skills would have been helpful when going through your divorce: stress management, coping skills and/or communication skills?
3. What is your relationship now with your former spouse: amicable, have learned to tolerate each other for the sake of the children or can't be in the same room together and do not speak to each other?
Results:
Of the people participating in the poll, it was not surprising to learn a majority (41%) report that dealing with finances was the most challenging part of getting divorced. Second most challenging was dividing the assets (19%). A surprise was that custody of the children received the lowest percentage (13%).
The majority of the participants (41%) report that coping skills would have been most helpful during their divorce. Stress management was 28% with communication skills a close third at 26%. This clearly indicates the emotional toll divorce plays in most people’s lives.
Although the results show that 55% of the participants reported having an amicable relationship with their former spouse after their divorce, the comments did not coincide with that high percentage (see respondent testimonials below). Participants reported:
• 15% cannot be in the same room with their former spouse and do not speak to each other
• Only 4% have learned to tolerate each other for the sake of the children.
• "Other" came in at a high 19%.
While finances were said to be the most challenging part of getting a divorce, the comments revealed more about the sadness and embarrassment of divorce. These included: "tearing apart the family," "becoming a single mom," "telling my friends I was divorced," "realizing that I had failed," "learning to be on my own” and “not growing old with my husband."
While the majority of respondents stated they had amicable relationships with their former spouse, many of the comments were far more negative, such as: "no relationship as we hardly speak," "nonexistent," "never see or speak to him," "only e-mail," "no contact," "over--not part of my future," and "not involved in each other's lives at all."
A total of 1,876 people responded. All responses were anonymous.
The www.NADWC.org is a 24/7 on-line Resource Center to support, encourage and inspire women going through a life-changing experience such as divorce who want to rejuvenate their own lives and the lives of their children.
Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network, is one of the expert advisors for the organization.
So what does this poll mean for those who provide services to divorcing couples? How can we help ease the emotional turmoil especially when children are involved? These are some of the questions we hope to discuss through interviews and the free teleseminar series taking place during National Child-Centered Divorce Month in July.
We encourage media contact, questions and exploration of new alternatives available especially for parents as they move through the divorce maze.
To learn more about National Child-Centered Divorce Month contact Rosalind Sedacca at Rosalind@childcentereddivorce.com or visit www.childcentereddivorce.com.
Posted: www.ChildSharing.com
Natl Child-Centered Divorce Month
launched with free teleseminars and gifts for parents!
West Palm Beach, FL: The third annual National Child-Centered Divorce Month, taking place throughout July, will be launched with a series of complimentary teleseminars and bonus gifts for parents.
Divorce book author, Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, a certified corporate trainer recognized as The Voice of Child-Centered Divorce, initiated National Child-Centered Divorce Month. “These weeks are dedicated to helping parents make the best possible decisions regarding their children during and after a divorce.”
To help spread the word throughout North America a series of free teleseminars are being offered for parents, educators and others who care about these issues. “Leading professionals within the “peaceful divorce” community will be presenting vital information parents can immediately put to use as they transition through and beyond divorce,” says Sedacca, who is the founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network.
The schedule of teleseminar topics and dates will be announced shortly.
On July 1st, the website, www.childsharing.com will be providing a link to free ebooks, coaching sessions and other complimentary gifts for divorcing and divorced parents throughout July.
Professionals who share Sedacca’s concerns, including therapists, attorneys, mediators, financial planners, coaches, educators, clergy and others, will be providing articles, interviews, seminars, coaching sessions and other events geared toward helping parents create a peaceful and successful Child-Centered Divorce in the months and years following divorce. Their message: Regardless of your own emotional state, think first about your children's emotional and psychological needs when making decisions related to divorce or separation.
“While our divorce legal system needs considerable reform, it is also essential for us to bring a heightened awareness to parents about their responsibility to their children’s well-being before, during and after divorce,” says Sedacca, who is the author of the professionally acclaimed ebook, How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide to Preparing Your Children -- with Love!
“Parenting is a life-long process, even when you get a divorce,” she adds. “We need to provide better resources and teach better coping skills to parents so they can understand the short- and long-term effects of divorce upon their children.”
Parents, the media and divorce professionals interested in learning more about activities related to National Child-Centered Divorce Month can learn more at: www.childcentereddivorce.com, www.childsharing.com and www.childcentereddivorce.blogspot.com. Media are invited to contact Sedacca directly at Rosalind@childcentereddivorce.com.
Posted: www.ChildSharing.com
West Palm Beach, FL: The third annual National Child-Centered Divorce Month, taking place throughout July, will be launched with a series of complimentary teleseminars and bonus gifts for parents.
Divorce book author, Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, a certified corporate trainer recognized as The Voice of Child-Centered Divorce, initiated National Child-Centered Divorce Month. “These weeks are dedicated to helping parents make the best possible decisions regarding their children during and after a divorce.”
To help spread the word throughout North America a series of free teleseminars are being offered for parents, educators and others who care about these issues. “Leading professionals within the “peaceful divorce” community will be presenting vital information parents can immediately put to use as they transition through and beyond divorce,” says Sedacca, who is the founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network.
The schedule of teleseminar topics and dates will be announced shortly.
On July 1st, the website, www.childsharing.com will be providing a link to free ebooks, coaching sessions and other complimentary gifts for divorcing and divorced parents throughout July.
Professionals who share Sedacca’s concerns, including therapists, attorneys, mediators, financial planners, coaches, educators, clergy and others, will be providing articles, interviews, seminars, coaching sessions and other events geared toward helping parents create a peaceful and successful Child-Centered Divorce in the months and years following divorce. Their message: Regardless of your own emotional state, think first about your children's emotional and psychological needs when making decisions related to divorce or separation.
“While our divorce legal system needs considerable reform, it is also essential for us to bring a heightened awareness to parents about their responsibility to their children’s well-being before, during and after divorce,” says Sedacca, who is the author of the professionally acclaimed ebook, How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide to Preparing Your Children -- with Love!
“Parenting is a life-long process, even when you get a divorce,” she adds. “We need to provide better resources and teach better coping skills to parents so they can understand the short- and long-term effects of divorce upon their children.”
Parents, the media and divorce professionals interested in learning more about activities related to National Child-Centered Divorce Month can learn more at: www.childcentereddivorce.com, www.childsharing.com and www.childcentereddivorce.blogspot.com. Media are invited to contact Sedacca directly at Rosalind@childcentereddivorce.com.
Posted: www.ChildSharing.com
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Divorces cause children to turn to alcohol
Taken From: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5552846/Divorces-cause-children-to-turn-to-alcohol.html
A quarter of children whose parents divorce before they reach 18 turn to alcohol, a survey shows.
Published: 7:00AM BST 17 Jun 2009
Children whose parents go through an acrimonious separation or divorce are being failed by the law, with one in 10 turning to crime and 8 per cent considering suicide, the study suggested.
Couples who use youngsters as "emotional footballs" during custody battles can leave children so traumatised that a third seek solace in drugs or alcohol, according to a poll of 2,000 people.
The study of individuals who had experienced a divorce as a child in the last 20 years was commissioned by law firm Mishcon de Reya to mark the 20th anniversary of the Children Act.
The survey also revealed that 42 per cent of children witnessed aggressive rows between their parents, with almost half (49%) forced to comfort an upset mother or father.
Just under a quarter (24 per) admit they were forced by one parent to lie to the other and a further 15 per centwere asked to spy on a parent.
With Legal Aid funding for parents to litigate over child related issues in divorce or separation costing the nation £151 million a year, according to the latest figures from the Legal Services Commission, leading lawyers are calling for the Government to act by helping separating couples avoid costly and potentially damaging court battles through measures such as mediation and parenting classes.
Family lawyer Sandra Davis, from Mishcon de Reya, said: "This research demonstrates that the legal process is not working because parents continue to use their children as emotional footballs.
"Not only are warring mothers and fathers damaging their children, they are costing the taxpayer millions which could be spent so much more constructively.
"We need to take parents out of the legal arena and do more to encourage them to make use of parenting classes. It is proven that classes where children are involved can settle disputes much more quickly and with less acrimony."
She said the study showed the court process "undermines the good intentions of the legislation which was intended to put children first".
Half of those surveyed believe more should be done to put the feelings of children first during divorce and 37 per cent said they had no idea where to turn for support.
Mishcon de Reya hopes to work with a charity to support children with online support and a downloadable Separation Manifesto which youngsters could get their parents to sign up to.
"It could help make parents act more responsibly but it is a drop in the ocean of what is needed," said Ms Davis. "It's time the Government reassessed a failing process and looked to find solutions to protect kids caught in the middle."
Maureen Nuttall, strategy development manager at Action for Children, said: "Divorce can be a difficult time for families and children can often be left isolated if they do not get appropriate understanding and guidance.
"These findings highlight the need for targeted support for both parents and children at what can be a complicated and confusing time.
"The emotional wellbeing of children must be a priority for parents, the legal profession and support services to ensure the impact of divorce is kept to a minimum."
:: Research was carried out online between March 13 and 19 by OnePoll among a representative sample of 2,000 individuals who had experienced a divorce as a child in the past 20 years.
ChildSharing: www.ChildSharing.com
A quarter of children whose parents divorce before they reach 18 turn to alcohol, a survey shows.
Published: 7:00AM BST 17 Jun 2009
Children whose parents go through an acrimonious separation or divorce are being failed by the law, with one in 10 turning to crime and 8 per cent considering suicide, the study suggested.
Couples who use youngsters as "emotional footballs" during custody battles can leave children so traumatised that a third seek solace in drugs or alcohol, according to a poll of 2,000 people.
The study of individuals who had experienced a divorce as a child in the last 20 years was commissioned by law firm Mishcon de Reya to mark the 20th anniversary of the Children Act.
The survey also revealed that 42 per cent of children witnessed aggressive rows between their parents, with almost half (49%) forced to comfort an upset mother or father.
Just under a quarter (24 per) admit they were forced by one parent to lie to the other and a further 15 per centwere asked to spy on a parent.
With Legal Aid funding for parents to litigate over child related issues in divorce or separation costing the nation £151 million a year, according to the latest figures from the Legal Services Commission, leading lawyers are calling for the Government to act by helping separating couples avoid costly and potentially damaging court battles through measures such as mediation and parenting classes.
Family lawyer Sandra Davis, from Mishcon de Reya, said: "This research demonstrates that the legal process is not working because parents continue to use their children as emotional footballs.
"Not only are warring mothers and fathers damaging their children, they are costing the taxpayer millions which could be spent so much more constructively.
"We need to take parents out of the legal arena and do more to encourage them to make use of parenting classes. It is proven that classes where children are involved can settle disputes much more quickly and with less acrimony."
She said the study showed the court process "undermines the good intentions of the legislation which was intended to put children first".
Half of those surveyed believe more should be done to put the feelings of children first during divorce and 37 per cent said they had no idea where to turn for support.
Mishcon de Reya hopes to work with a charity to support children with online support and a downloadable Separation Manifesto which youngsters could get their parents to sign up to.
"It could help make parents act more responsibly but it is a drop in the ocean of what is needed," said Ms Davis. "It's time the Government reassessed a failing process and looked to find solutions to protect kids caught in the middle."
Maureen Nuttall, strategy development manager at Action for Children, said: "Divorce can be a difficult time for families and children can often be left isolated if they do not get appropriate understanding and guidance.
"These findings highlight the need for targeted support for both parents and children at what can be a complicated and confusing time.
"The emotional wellbeing of children must be a priority for parents, the legal profession and support services to ensure the impact of divorce is kept to a minimum."
:: Research was carried out online between March 13 and 19 by OnePoll among a representative sample of 2,000 individuals who had experienced a divorce as a child in the past 20 years.
ChildSharing: www.ChildSharing.com
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
ChildSharing.com Winner 2009 Communicator Interactive Award
CHILDSHARING, INC. EARNS INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR WEB SITE
Online Classes to Assist Co-Parents Offer An Alternative and Attract a New Audience.
Carson City, NV (May 29, 2009) – ChildSharing, Inc., received two awards in the 15th Annual Communicator Awards; Award of Excellence for Academic Education and Award of Distinction for Family/Parenting. The Award of Excellence, the highest honor, is given to those entries whose ability to communicate puts them among the best in the field. The Award of Distinction is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement.
The 2009 Communicator Awards received over 7,500 entries from across the US and around the world; the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program in the category. They are judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), an organization of communications experts from a variety of disciplines within the visual arts community. They are dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.
ChildSharing.com launched in late 2008 and provides interactive co-parenting classes, family law information as well as county-specific details to provide families with the knowledge and resources they need as they transition through divorce into their new lives.
Julie Johnson, ChildSharing, Inc.’s Vice President, says “We are thrilled with this distinct honor. Recognizing the need for cost-effective online educational programs in today’s economy is ever present. As counties across the nation adopt new processes and procedures and become aware of advancing technologies, we are happy to provide both counties and residents new alternatives to meet the changing demand. ChildSharing is a cost effective and efficient solution to meeting the court mandated parent education requirement.”
ChildSharing, Inc. is rapidly gaining attention throughout the country because of its innovative approach to disseminating divorce-related content. ChildSharing provides economic relief to the demand on county resources so they may provide education to parents who may not have otherwise received it. The entire program is built for the counties, at no cost to them, to integrate and offer to their residents.
About ChildSharing, Inc.
Founded in 2008, ChildSharing, Inc. is dedicated to advancing the field of child-sharing as a means of better educating families faced with divorce. Guided by a strong development team, ChildSharing works with experts throughout the United States to provide its members with the most comprehensive information and other resources for educating families in transition. For more information about ChildSharing, Inc and its team of experts, visit http://www.ChildSharing.com.
About the Communicator Awards
The Communicator Awards is the leading international creative awards program honoring creative excellence for communication professionals. Founded by communication professionals over a decade ago, The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and identity work for print, video, interactive and audio. The 2009 Communicator Awards received over 7,500 entries from ad agencies, interactive agencies, production firms, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers, design firms, and public relations firms. For more information about the Communicator Awards, please visit www.communicatorawards.com or www.iavisarts.org for a full member list and more information.
Contact:
Media interested in scheduling an interview with ChildSharing, Inc. representatives regarding its online program should contact Julie Johnson in the development planning office at: 949-275-3127 or Julie@ChildSharing.com.
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Online Classes to Assist Co-Parents Offer An Alternative and Attract a New Audience.
Carson City, NV (May 29, 2009) – ChildSharing, Inc., received two awards in the 15th Annual Communicator Awards; Award of Excellence for Academic Education and Award of Distinction for Family/Parenting. The Award of Excellence, the highest honor, is given to those entries whose ability to communicate puts them among the best in the field. The Award of Distinction is presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement.
The 2009 Communicator Awards received over 7,500 entries from across the US and around the world; the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program in the category. They are judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), an organization of communications experts from a variety of disciplines within the visual arts community. They are dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.
ChildSharing.com launched in late 2008 and provides interactive co-parenting classes, family law information as well as county-specific details to provide families with the knowledge and resources they need as they transition through divorce into their new lives.
Julie Johnson, ChildSharing, Inc.’s Vice President, says “We are thrilled with this distinct honor. Recognizing the need for cost-effective online educational programs in today’s economy is ever present. As counties across the nation adopt new processes and procedures and become aware of advancing technologies, we are happy to provide both counties and residents new alternatives to meet the changing demand. ChildSharing is a cost effective and efficient solution to meeting the court mandated parent education requirement.”
ChildSharing, Inc. is rapidly gaining attention throughout the country because of its innovative approach to disseminating divorce-related content. ChildSharing provides economic relief to the demand on county resources so they may provide education to parents who may not have otherwise received it. The entire program is built for the counties, at no cost to them, to integrate and offer to their residents.
About ChildSharing, Inc.
Founded in 2008, ChildSharing, Inc. is dedicated to advancing the field of child-sharing as a means of better educating families faced with divorce. Guided by a strong development team, ChildSharing works with experts throughout the United States to provide its members with the most comprehensive information and other resources for educating families in transition. For more information about ChildSharing, Inc and its team of experts, visit http://www.ChildSharing.com.
About the Communicator Awards
The Communicator Awards is the leading international creative awards program honoring creative excellence for communication professionals. Founded by communication professionals over a decade ago, The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and identity work for print, video, interactive and audio. The 2009 Communicator Awards received over 7,500 entries from ad agencies, interactive agencies, production firms, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers, design firms, and public relations firms. For more information about the Communicator Awards, please visit www.communicatorawards.com or www.iavisarts.org for a full member list and more information.
Contact:
Media interested in scheduling an interview with ChildSharing, Inc. representatives regarding its online program should contact Julie Johnson in the development planning office at: 949-275-3127 or Julie@ChildSharing.com.
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