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Divorce is one of the most significant transitions a family can experience—but how does it affect children, and what can parents do to minimize the emotional impact?
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, and bestselling author Erica Komisar to discuss the developmental and emotional effects of divorce on children. They explore why certain ages may be more vulnerable than others, how attachment influences children's reactions to separation, common mistakes parents make during divorce, and practical ways parents can help children feel secure during times of change.
They also discuss custody arrangements, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and what children need most from their parents during difficult family transitions.
Whether you're navigating divorce yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers thoughtful, compassionate guidance focused on children's emotional wellbeing.
About Erica Komisar
Erica Komisar, LCSW, is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent guidance expert, and bestselling author. She is the author of Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters, Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety, and The Parents' Guide to Divorce: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and How to Move Forward.
Learn more about Erica and her work at:
Erica Komisar's Website
The Parents' Guide to Divorce:
The Parents' Guide to Divorce Book
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