Cassella‑Kapusinski, Lynn. The Divorced Catholic’s Guide to Parenting. Our Sunday Visitor, 2020.
The Divorced Catholic’s Guide to Parenting offers practical, compassionate guidance for single and divorced Catholic parents who want to raise emotionally healthy, faith‑filled children while navigating the challenges of separation, co‑parenting, and rebuilding family life. Lynn Cassella‑Kapusinski blends psychological insight with Catholic teaching, helping parents understand their children’s emotional needs, create stability during transition, communicate effectively, and maintain a strong spiritual foundation at home. The book emphasizes healing, forgiveness, and the importance of modeling virtue, showing parents how to nurture resilience, restore trust, and keep their family rooted in Christ even in difficult circumstances.
What This Book Teaches Every Catholic Single Parent
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Children need emotional stability: Predictable routines, calm communication, and reassurance help them feel secure.
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Faith remains a lifeline: Prayer, sacraments, and Catholic identity provide grounding during family upheaval.
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Healthy co‑parenting matters: Respectful communication with the other parent protects children from conflict and confusion.
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Kids process divorce differently: Age, temperament, and personality shape how each child experiences separation.
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Parents must heal too: Your emotional health directly affects your children’s ability to heal and thrive.
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Forgiveness is essential: Letting go of resentment helps rebuild peace in the home and models Christian virtue.
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Boundaries protect everyone: Clear expectations around behavior, communication, and family time reduce stress.
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Children need both parents: Encouraging appropriate contact with the other parent supports emotional development.
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Honesty builds trust: Children need truthful, age‑appropriate explanations — not adult details or blame.
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You can still raise saints: A single‑parent home can be a place of deep holiness, strength, and spiritual growth.
