Bouncing Back, Inc., is a non-profit charity incorporated in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to foster resiliency in children of divorced or separated parents by offering them emotional and educational support. Since 2011 we have given away more than 3,000 free children’s books in pursuit of our mission.
This year we are organizing a day of remembrance for children of divorce. We are encouraging people to light a candle, do a meditation, or say a prayer on Monday, December 1. Other suggested ways to remember include:
- Read a book about the effects of divorce on children, including now-adult children
- Spend time with a child whose parents are divorced or never married
- Make a financial donation to a charity dedicated to helping children of divorced or never-married parents
We have chosen December 1 because the winter holidays can be particularly stressful for children of divorced or separated parents. This is true whether the “children” are school age, college age, or adults. We think they could all use some extra comfort and compassion at this time of year.
We have sent emails promoting this event to a number of our friends, family members, and associates encouraging them to join us on December 1. Those emails also encourage people to visit this website to access helpful resources. Below you will find a list of those resources.
If you choose to participate, please let us know by leaving a comment on this blog. That will encourage us to continue, and we will be sure to send you a reminder next year.
Thank you for all you have done, and will do, to help children of divorced and never-married parents.
Sincerely yours,
Don and Laura Harting
Co-founders
Bouncing Back, Inc.
Downingtown, PA
Resource List
This list is a work in progress and will continue to be updated through November 30, 2025.
1) A 1-paragraph prayer written by the grandfather of 2 adolescent children of divorced parents
2) A brief prayer written by an adult.
3) A 15-minute video recorded while walking a labyrinth
4) Adult Children of Divorce Anonymous (ACODA)
5) A 3-page letter written in loving memory of the late Kurt Mislick
6) A 9-minute YouTube video meditation for children of divorced parents
To suggest resources for next year, leave a comment on this blog or send an email to dmharting@icloud.com.