As parents, we want to create a perfect world for our children and protect them from pain and harm. Unfortunately this is not always possible. Difficult issues arise - be it divorce, death or substance abuse.

In this section you will find a series of articles on difficult issues. They offer realistic, practical advice about how to deal and cope with these issues.

Additional Resources:

(Children's Services takes no responsibility for content published on 3rd party sites)

• Alberta Mental Health Board
• Canadian Mental Health Association - Alberta Division
• Grieving Child.org
• GriefNet - KidsAid
• KidsHealth for Parents - Tips for Divorcing Parents
• Little Warriors
• MentalHelp.net
• National Center for Grieving Children and Families (Dougy Center) - How Children Grieve
• Rainbows Canada
• Stepfamily Foundation of Alberta