Divorce and separation aren’t just adult experiences, they’re life changing for children too. When a family dynamic shifts, children often find themselves caught in an emotional storm they don’t fully understand. They may feel confused, angry, guilty, or even responsible for the changes around them.

As adults, we may try to shield them from the pain, but what children need most isn’t protection from their feelings, it’s permission to feel them, and tools to make sense of what’s happening.

That’s why we created My Unique Family Journal, a mindful, age-appropriate space designed to help children aged 6-10 navigate the emotional impact of divorce or separation with confidence, self-compassion, and clarity.

How Divorce Affects Children

Every child responds to divorce differently, but research shows that it often stirs up complex emotions and questions they may not have the words to express. According to the American Psychological Association and child development experts:

• Children may internalise blame.
  It’s common for kids to believe the separation is somehow their fault, especially if they don’t fully understand what’s happening or why.

• Stress and emotional confusion are normal.
  Children might struggle with divided loyalties, fear of abandonment, or sadness about missing one parent when with the other.

• Behavior changes are common.
  These may include mood swings, school difficulties, withdrawal, or acting out, not because they're “misbehaving,” but because they're trying to process emotions they can't yet verbalise. 

But the good news? Children are resilient, especially when given the support, guidance, and tools to express their emotions in safe, structured ways.

The Power of Journaling Through Family Changes

Journaling offers children a unique way to understand what they’re going through without pressure or judgment. It becomes a private, safe space where they can:

• Process their thoughts through writing or drawing

• Explore big questions like "Is it my fault?" or "What will change?"

• Reflect on what makes them feel safe, loved, and secure

• Find clarity in a time of uncertainty

Research supports this too. Studies in child psychology have shown that expressive journaling can significantly improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and help children feel more in control during challenging transitions.

What Makes The Unique Family Journal Different?

Designed by our founder Nima, a former primary school teacher and psychology graduate, this journal was created with a deep understanding of both educational best practices and children’s emotional development.

Here’s what makes it truly special:

• Created by a teacher with heart and expertise
  Nima has taught in classrooms and studied psychology, giving her unique insight into how children experience and process family changes. This journal is built from that understanding.

• Designed specifically for ages 6-10
  The language, activities, and visuals are developmentally appropriate and supportive, neither too babyish nor too advanced.

• Undated and child-led
  Children can pick it up whenever they feel ready. There’s no pressure to complete it in any order or timeframe.

• Filled with gentle, reflective prompts and creative activities
  From drawing family trees to exploring feelings like anger, sadness, and hope, the journal helps children develop emotional vocabulary, resilience, and self-expression.

Helping Children Feel Safe and Seen

Divorce doesn’t have to leave lasting emotional scars. With the right support, children can learn that families come in all shapes and forms, and that love and safety can still thrive after big changes.

My Unique Family Journal helps children understand that their feelings are valid, their voice matters, and they’re not alone. It supports emotional literacy, strengthens the parent-child bond, and gives kids something they often lack during divorce: a sense of control over their own story.


For Every Child in a Changing Family

Whether you’re a parent navigating separation, a co-parenting team, a teacher, or a counselor, this journal can be a meaningful tool in helping a child feel grounded and supported.

👉 Explore The Unique Family Journal here and offer your child a compassionate space to process family changes with curiosity, courage, and care.

Because while families may shift, every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and loved, exactly as they are.