Divorce: What I Wish My Parents Knew

Grace Casper
Divorce: What I Wish My Parents Knew

Divorce from the kids' perspective. Divorce is such a painful process for everyone involved. Luckily, there are many resources for parents but most of these are from psychiatrists, counselors, and other divorced individuals. Where are the resources for the parents, from the kids' perspective? Host, Grace Casper, dives deep into what divorce feels like and looks like for the kids by interviewing others. These teen and adult children of divorce share what they wish their parents knew and give insight on what was done well and what could've made things better.

  1. 05/11/2023

    27: Resource- Tamar Burris

    Tamar Burris is an author, divorce coach, and co-parenting concierge. Her tagline is, "co-parent without blame, shame, or games." In this episode we talk about how she decided to write a children's book called, A New Special Friend to help kids comprehend when parents start dating new people. We also discuss how she co-parents her son and what strategies she uses to stay sane, and not live in guilt or shame. This includes very practical tips as well! Topics we discuss: -how to do transition days well -how to stop blaming yourself and actually live into the freedom of divorce -her book and the inspiration behind it -how to understand the kid's perspective better Where to find Tamar: Instagram Website Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you got something out of it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! ⁠The Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Email: grace@divorcetipsfromkids.com Music by ⁠Cameron Tarvin

    24 min

  2. 31/10/2023

    26: Resilience and Renewal: A Family's Journey Through Co-Parenting

    This episode is the FIRST OF ITS KIND! I interviewed a divorced couple, now remarried to others, along with their daughter. Julianna Smeltzer is the daughter, and I met her in college. I was always fascinated by the way she talked about her family. She would say, "My Moms and Dads are coming to watch me perform!" I thought to myself... what? Their blended family seemed too healthy to be real! I couldn't believe it. Listen in and hear how this couple, Geoff Comstock and Dana Comstock-Benzick, decided to choose what was best for their kids and their relationship post-divorce. Topics we discuss: How they decided to have a close co-parenting relationship Advice they have for parents trying to co-parent well Julianna gives input on what the experience was like growing up with stepparents and parents all supporting her Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you got something out of it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! ⁠The Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Email: grace@divorcetipsfromkids.com Music by ⁠Cameron Tarvin

    33 min

  3. 15/10/2023

    25: Resource- Divorce Doesn't Suck (Wendy Sloane)

    Hi everyone! Welcome to Season 2 of this podcast. I can't believe we are here. Thank you for your continued support♥️ In this episode I interview Wendy Sloane. She is a mom of two and hosts her own divorce podcast. Her divorce process was long and full of being dragged back to court for financial issues. In this episode she reads a two different letters that her daughter and her daughter's friend wrote about how they feel about divorce. Topics we discuss: Court drama How to let the kids figure out their own opinions of their parents How to get through it as a parent, and what you should surround yourself with Two letters are read from children of divorce Where to find Wendy: Divorce Doesn't Suck Podcast Instagram Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you got something out of it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! The Website Instagram TikTok Facebook Email: grace@divorcetipsfromkids.com Music by Cameron Tarvin

    37 min

  4. 21/07/2023

    24: I'm Glad My Parents Are Still Friends - Jake Herzberg

    In this episode I interview 19-year-old child of divorce, Jake Herzberg. You may have heard of his mother, Jessica Klingbaum (co-founder of the exEXPERTS). Jake is honest, real, and blunt-- the perfect mix. I love his maturity and perspective at such a young age! You don't wanna miss this. Topics we discuss: When parents stay friends Step-parent divorces When breakups feel like divorces Parental alienation When you find out about infidelity Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you got something out of it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! The Website Instagram TikTok Facebook Email: grace@divorcetipsfromkids.com Music by Cameron Tarvin

    36 min

  5. 12/06/2023

    23: Resource - WTF Divorce (Rob Roseman)

    In this episode I got to interview my first Dad on the show, Rob Roseman! Rob is the creator of WTF Divorce - a hilarious page made to engage those quickly with the topic of divorce as they scroll. Rob divorced in 2020... CRAZY RIGHT?!?! He talks about what it was like getting divorced during that time, his relationship with his co-parent, and how he's learned to step up as a dad. Rob also talks about his heart behind creating WTF Divorce, as he wanted other men to have a place to find help on how to parent and date and be a human after divorce. Topics That Are Discussed: Divorcing during COVID How Dads can step up as parents post-divorce How to allow the Dad to figure it out Parents don't have it all figured out! The gap in resources for men that want to be present Dads after divorce The creation of WTF Divorce Connect with Rob! Website WTF Divorce Podcast Instagram Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you got something out of it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! The Website Instagram TikTok Facebook Email: grace@divorcetipsfromkids.com Music by Cameron Tarvin

    34 min

  6. 04/06/2023

    22: Resource - The Divorce Survival Guide (Kate Anthony)

    WOW! What an honor it was to interview child of divorce, divorce coach, podcast host, and co-parent: Kate Anthony. Kate hosts the podcast, The Divorce Survival Guide and gives her audience a plethora of resources on how to heal during/after divorce. In our conversation we talk about her experience as a child of divorce and one that grew up in the world of acting. We also speak on how that shaped her decisions later in life. When Kate realized she was not setting a good example of a healthy relationship for her son, whose name I mute, and she knew she had to get out. When Kate decided to divorce her spouse, that's also when she decided to part ways with every abusive relationship in her life (best friend, and career)! This is a conversation you definitely want to have a pen and paper for. Get ready for the incredible, Kate Anthony. Topics That Are Discussed: Co-Parenting with a narcissist Having a narcissistic mom Repeating what you saw as a child Choosing a new path after years living one way How to explain narcissism to your kids Connect with Kate! Instagram Website The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you got something out of it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! The Website Instagram TikTok Facebook Email: grace@divorcetipsfromkids.com Music by Cameron Tarvin

    43 min

  7. 22/05/2023

    21: I Wish He Didn't Leave So Abruptly - Alyssen Nguyen

    In this episode Alyssen tells us what finding out about her mom's second divorce was like. This was a bigger deal since Alyssen grew up with her mom and stepdad. Her parents got divorced when she was too young to remember. We discuss what it's like when you lose a stepdad to divorce and how to navigate that relationship post divorce. We also talk about how poorly the divorce was communicated to Alyssen and how she wanted more answers and more communication! There is much more but you will have to listen to find out all of the details of what Alyssen wishes her parents knew. Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you got something out of it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! The Website Instagram TikTok Facebook Email: grace@divorcetipsfromkids.com Music by Cameron Tarvin

    32 min

  8. 15/05/2023

    20: I Wish My Parents Considered Me More - Anonymous Jim

    In this episode we hear from my anonymous friend, "Jim". Jim thought about his episode a lot and gives us five major things that divorce entails. These five things are things that parents need to consider their kid's interest in. Those five being: The initial conversation The move out process What he calls "inevitable fall out" that happens with your kids Making your child act as the middle man Dating after divorce After all of these five, we talk about how he came to recognize his parents as humans. The more he looked back at his family tree, the more he saw generational patterns of divorce and addiction. These made him have more compassion for his parents, understanding that they are only giving what they know. Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you got something out of it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! The Website Instagram TikTok Facebook Email: grace@divorcetipsfromkids.com Music by Cameron Tarvin

    37 min
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Divorce from the kids' perspective. Divorce is such a painful process for everyone involved. Luckily, there are many resources for parents but most of these are from psychiatrists, counselors, and other divorced individuals. Where are the resources for the parents, from the kids' perspective? Host, Grace Casper, dives deep into what divorce feels like and looks like for the kids by interviewing others. These teen and adult children of divorce share what they wish their parents knew and give insight on what was done well and what could've made things better.

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