Following is a recent story which was published in the Oregon Mediation Association quarterly newsletter on Professor Child’s film “Children & Divorce”. Mediators have the sometimes challenging job of developing an agreed upon parenting plan for children and families. “Children and Divorce”, a unique film produced by Professor Child, is helping parents understand what children…
18Mar
Lessons in Generosity
Today we celebrate Quinn, a first grader, who was chosen to receive an award by his elementary school for “The Character Trait of Generosity”. Here are Quinn’s thoughts on generosity: To me, generosity means to be nice to somebody. I was generous when I let my sister play with my legos. I was generous when…
13Mar
Children and Divorce: Children Teaching Children About Divorce DVD Review
We are pleased to have had such a favorable review written in the School Library Journal, February 2013 about Children & Divorce. School Library Journal, February 2013 By Ann Brownson, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Eight elementary school-age children whose parents have divorced respond to a variety of prompts posed in this video. Most of them…
06Mar
Advice For Children Who Are Grieving
As we countdown the days until the release of Professor Child’s new film “Children & Grief”, we are bringing you advice from the children who participated in the film. Today’s advice comes from Alex, age 14, whose brother died after being hit by a texting driver. “Advice I would give when you’re confronting someone with…
26Feb
Children Teaching Children About Grief
This is our latest article on the lessons we learned from the children who participated in our upcoming film, “Children and Grief”. By Rory Kidder What does grief mean to you? Alexander, a 14-year-old boy, answered that question, “Grief means… every emotion, I think.” Alexander’s definition of grief is honest, and heart felt. His personal…