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Kate Scharff
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🛋️Psychotherapist 35+ yrs experience
📚4x Author
🏠Individual and Couple Therapy, Divorce Consultation, Collaborative Divorce, Family Mediation

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'We Need to Talk About Divorce' made Bank Street’s Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2026 Edition!

🏆 Explore the full list of recommended books: tr.ee/7NEaOCUzHu

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September 29, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Should your couples therapist become your divorce therapist?

A clip from my interview with Eia Uusiga on Raamaturännak, the podcast from Estonian bookseller & publisher Rahva Raamat.

The full conversation is now live episode 54: tr.ee/oK8GglBJXi

#childrenofdivorce #DivorceAdvice #Authors #Estonia
September 21, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Oprah Daily — ‘Therapist-Approved Divorce Books for Kids’

Ecstatic that my book was included in this wonderful roundup.

Thanks, @oonametz.bsky.social for including me in this piece.

Such an amazing resource for those navigating separation / divorce with kids

Full article here: tr.ee/4OInwT1KjX
September 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Finding ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce’ on the shelves at Apollo bookstore in Estonia felt like an Easter egg hunt in the best possible way. 🇪🇪📚 Estonia was so welcoming, I can’t wait to share more from this trip!

#childrenofdivorce #childrensauthor #divorcesupport #estonia #internationalauthor
August 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Such an important topic for kids and families! Click the interview link to learn more about WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT DIVORCE. tr.ee/AKofb3yPUm
July 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Yesterday’s interview on Great Day Washington about my book “We Need to Talk About Divorce”- with Elaine Espinoza of CBS affiliate WUSA9. Thanks, Elaine, for the terrific questions. Loved meeting you.

Watch the full interview: tr.ee/AKofb3yPUm

#divorce
July 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Today my publisher told me that “We Need to Talk About Divorce” has been translated into 7 languages over 16 countries so far. It’s still sinking in. I love imagining children all over the world reading it with their parents— and feeling less frightened and alone.

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July 15, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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As a divorce therapist, I wrote, ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce,’ to give children a voice through one of the most confusing periods of their lives.

Honored that it's now available in Estonian 🇪🇪 — Me peame rääkima lahutusest — translated by Triin Olvet and published by Julius Press.
“Graphic announcement for the book ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce,’ Estonian edition. The top text reads ‘Now available in Estonia’ with a label ‘1/2’ in the upper right corner. In the center is the Estonian title ‘Me peame rääkima lahutusest’ with the author line ‘Kate Scharff · Julius Press · 2026.’ Below is an illustration of the book cover showing a stylized family of three—two adults and a child—standing close together against a colorful background. Under the image, English text reads ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce – Available now through Raamatukoi.’ At the bottom is the Raamatukoi logo and a note: ‘review by Anne Kleinberg, Estonian child psychiatrist and family therapist.’” Graphic quote card on a teal background promoting the book ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce,’ marked ‘2/2’ in the upper right corner. A large quotation reads: ‘A very thorough book, where important topics are addressed with honesty. The author gives children the opportunity to understand the complex decisions of adults, while maintaining respect for parents’ choices and human imperfection. Reading it gives names to things that a child has not experienced before, which helps reduce helplessness. The opportunity to read about the right to express one’s feelings and needs is necessary to better adapt to painful change. The book is also a sobering and supportive read for divorcing parents, who often lose sight of their own behavior and the real needs of their children.’ Below the quote, the attribution reads: ‘— Anne Kleinberg, MD, Estonian Child Psychiatrist & Family Therapist, Head of Psychiatric Clinic, Tallinn Children’s Hospital.’ At the bottom, text says: ‘WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT DIVORCE – Kate Scharff - Available Now’ with the author’s Instagram handle ‘@kate_scharff.
June 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Living in Two Homes After Divorce: a tip for helping your child adjust

You can read more about this topic and many other related issues, in my new book, “We Need to Talk About Divorce,” for children ages 9 and up and their divorcing parents.

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January 19, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Honored that my new book for middle schoolers, "We Need to Talk About Divorce," tops this terrific list from this highly respected source. Check out all the great books featured on this list at the link below!
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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When families change, kids need stories that help them feel seen and understood. 💙 From classics like Dinosaurs Divorce to new releases like We Need to Talk About Divorce by @katescharff.bsky.social, LCSW-C—here are six essential books: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/6-of-the-bes...
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6 of the Best Supportive Children’s Books About Divorce
The books below help young readers understand divorce, name their feelings, and trust that love and connection remain constant.
www.thechildrensbookreview.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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A Huffington Post article I wrote several years ago. After receiving thousands of emails from grateful parents & divorce professionals, posting it has become a New Year tradition. What children of divorce want their parents to know never changes. Sending my loving support for 2026.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Navigating Winter Break and the December Holidays After Divorce: Pt. 4 - Be Kid-Centric

#holifays #booksforkids #divorce #divorcesupport #author #jointcustody
December 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Navigating Winter Break and the December Holidays After Divorce: Pt. 3 - Don’t Split the Day

#holidays #booksforkids #divorce #divorcesupport #author #jointcustody
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Navigating Winter Break and the December Holidays After Divorce: Pt. 2 - Ways to Divide the Break

#holidays #booksforkids #divorce #divorcesupport #author #jointcustody
December 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Navigating Winter Break and the December Holidays After Divorce: Pt. 1 - Clearly Define the Break

#holidays #booksforkids #divorce #divorcesupport #author #jointcustody
November 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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5 Tips for Handling Thanksgiving After Divorce: Pt. 5 - Keep an Open Mind

#booksforkids #divorce #divorcesupport #author #jointcustody
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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5 Tips for Handling Thanksgiving After Divorce: Pt. 4 - Think Before you Call

Find more tips in my book, ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce.’

Available at tr.ee/HWKMxD

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November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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5 Tips for Handling Thanksgiving after Divorce: Pt. 3 - Don’t Split the Day

Find more tips in my book, ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce.’

Available at tr.ee/HWKMxD

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November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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5 Tips for Handling Thanksgiving after Divorce: Pt. 2 - What if One Parent has a Family Tradition and the Other Doesn’t?
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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5 Tips for Handling Thanksgiving after Divorce: Pt. 1 - Define the Holiday

Find more tips in my book, ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce.’

Available at tr.ee/HWKMxD

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November 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Halloween Post-Split: 5 Ways to Keep it Sweet (for your kids) Pt. 5

Find more tips in my book, ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce.’

Available at tr.ee/HWKMxD

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October 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Halloween Post-Split: 5 Ways to Keep it Sweet (for your kids) Pt. 4

Find more tips in my book, ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce.’

Available at tr.ee/HWKMxD

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October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Halloween Post-Split: 5 Ways to Keep it Sweet (for your kids) Pt. 3

Find more tips in my book, ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce.’

Available at tr.ee/HWKMxD

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October 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Halloween Post-Split: 5 Ways to Keep it Sweet (for your kids) Pt. 2

Find more tips in my book, ‘We Need to Talk About Divorce.’

Available at tr.ee/HWKMxD

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October 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM