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Kate Scharff

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๐Ÿ›‹๏ธPsychotherapist 35+ yrs experience ๐Ÿ“š4x Author ๐Ÿ Individual and Couple Therapy, Divorce Consultation, Collaborative Divorce, Family Mediation Linktr.ee/katescharff

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07.09.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bethesda Magazine's 2026 Best of Bethesda Reader's Poll! Your support means everything, follow the directions below to cast your vote! Thank you all!

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06.09.2025 22:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Itโ€™s the last week to get your votes in!!

02.09.2025 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Only 3 more days to vote ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ! Thank you for your support!!

05.09.2025 22:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s the last week to get your votes in!!

02.09.2025 17:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bethesda Magazine's 2026 Best of Bethesda Reader's Poll! Your support means everything, follow the directions below to cast your vote! Thank you all!

VOTE HERE: bestof.bethesdamagazine.com

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30.08.2025 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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We Need to Talk About Divorce A kid-centric guide for the children of parents going through a separation or divorce, written by internationally renowned divorce therapist Kate Scharff, MS...

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29.08.2025 19:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why do children act out during divorce? This is one of the many important topics I cover in my children's book, 'We Need to Talk About Divorce.'

29.08.2025 19:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We Need to Talk About Divorce Buy Now

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02.08.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited to announce the latest feature of, 'We Need to Talk About Divorce,"
comes from my hometown's publication. You can read the article in the July/August addition of Bethesda Magazine at tr.ee/QFGJu4

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02.08.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We Need to Talk About Divorce Purchase your copy!

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28.07.2025 16:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A 3rd Starred review plus a special feature in the curated โ€œEditor's Picks" list โ€”both from The Children's Book Review. With a global reach to school libraries, children's book retailers, & thousands of parents โ€”this review will get more books into the hands of kids & families who need it!

28.07.2025 16:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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21.07.2025 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Honored (and, frankly, floored) to receive a starred review from School Library Journal (@slj.com), the premier publication for school librarians, public libraries and media specialists who work with children.

Available at tr.ee/HWKMxD or wherever you buy your books!

21.07.2025 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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26.06.2025 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I wrote this book for the children of divorceโ€”and their familiesโ€”that Iโ€™ve worked with over the years, and also for the child of divorce inside myself. I drew from both my professional and personal experience.

Get your copy today at buff.ly/yMUIZ5y

26.06.2025 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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12.06.2025 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A 5 star ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ review that highlights the importance of inclusivity.

I want all readers to feel seen and cared aboutโ€”to know that this book is for and about them. So, the illustrator and I worked hard to represent diversity in many forms.

Get your copy today at buff.ly/zY8nHuZ

12.06.2025 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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02.06.2025 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A graphic of a 5 star review of the book, 'We Need to Talk About Divorce: An Important Book About Separation, Stepfamilies, and Feeling Heard.' The image is a purple background with the title of the book in variating colors of orange, green, yellow, blue, and red. There is a cut out of the author, Kate Scharff, from the torso up. She is wearing a red sweater and black glasses with blonde straight hair just passed her shoulders and smiling. 

Below Kate, there is a textbox in light purple with the review that reads, "We Need to Talk About Divorce overflows with practical guidance and profound insight. Wise, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental and reassuring, it is a must-read for children and parents currently navigating the divorce process.โ€  attributed to '- Reader's Review' bold and italicized. 

In the top left of the text box, there is a silver seal that reads "Readers' Favorite ยฎ Five Star".

A graphic of a 5 star review of the book, 'We Need to Talk About Divorce: An Important Book About Separation, Stepfamilies, and Feeling Heard.' The image is a purple background with the title of the book in variating colors of orange, green, yellow, blue, and red. There is a cut out of the author, Kate Scharff, from the torso up. She is wearing a red sweater and black glasses with blonde straight hair just passed her shoulders and smiling. Below Kate, there is a textbox in light purple with the review that reads, "We Need to Talk About Divorce overflows with practical guidance and profound insight. Wise, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental and reassuring, it is a must-read for children and parents currently navigating the divorce process.โ€ attributed to '- Reader's Review' bold and italicized. In the top left of the text box, there is a silver seal that reads "Readers' Favorite ยฎ Five Star".

A new 5 star ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ review of, 'We Need to Talk About Divorce,' from Readers' Favorite!

Get your copy today at buff.ly/zrRDJLc or wherever you buy your books! Audio and digital formats available as well.

02.06.2025 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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30.05.2025 20:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A graphic of a 5 star review of the book, 'We Need to Talk About Divorce: An Important Book About Separation, Stepfamilies, and Feeling Heard.' The image is a blue background with the title of the book in variating colors of orange, green, yellow, blue, and red. There is a cut out of the author, Kate Scharff, from the torso up. She is wearing a red sweater and black glasses with blonde straight hair just passed her shoulders and smiling. 

Below Kate, there is a textbox in off white with the review that reads, "We Need to Talk About Divorce overflows with practical guidance and profound insight. Wise, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental and reassuring, it is a must-read for children and parents currently navigating the divorce process.โ€  attributed to '- Reader's Review' bold and italicized. 

In the top left of the text box, there is a silver seal that reads "Readers' Favorite ยฎ Five Star".

A graphic of a 5 star review of the book, 'We Need to Talk About Divorce: An Important Book About Separation, Stepfamilies, and Feeling Heard.' The image is a blue background with the title of the book in variating colors of orange, green, yellow, blue, and red. There is a cut out of the author, Kate Scharff, from the torso up. She is wearing a red sweater and black glasses with blonde straight hair just passed her shoulders and smiling. Below Kate, there is a textbox in off white with the review that reads, "We Need to Talk About Divorce overflows with practical guidance and profound insight. Wise, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental and reassuring, it is a must-read for children and parents currently navigating the divorce process.โ€ attributed to '- Reader's Review' bold and italicized. In the top left of the text box, there is a silver seal that reads "Readers' Favorite ยฎ Five Star".

A 5 star ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ review of, 'We Need to Talk About Divorce,' from Readers' Favorite!

Get your copy today at buff.ly/zrRDJLc or wherever you buy your books! Audio and digital formats available as well.

30.05.2025 20:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™ll find lots more advice for navigating life between two homes in my new book, โ€˜We Need to Talk About Divorceโ€™, for children aged 9 and up.

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08.05.2025 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Installment 4: Handling the Transfer of Kidsโ€™ Belongings (AKA Schlepping Stuff)

Making sure your child has everything theyโ€™ll need when they travel between homes can be an annoying scramble. Hereโ€™s some guidance on managing the chaos!

08.05.2025 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We Need to Talk About Divorce A kid-centric guide for the children of parents going through a separation or divorce, written by internationally renowned divorce therapist Kate Scharff, MS...

Youโ€™ll find lots more advice for navigating life between two homes in my new book, โ€˜We Need to Talk About Divorceโ€™, for children aged 9 and up.

us.macmillan.com/books/978168...

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07.05.2025 21:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Installment 3: Tips for Saying Goodbye When Your Child goes to their Other Home.

Saying goodbye to your child when they transition to their other parent can be hardโ€” here are some important tips that can make it easier on both of you.

07.05.2025 21:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We Need to Talk About Divorce A kid-centric guide for the children of parents going through a separation or divorce, written by internationally renowned divorce therapist Kate Scharff, MS...

You'll find lots more advice for navigating life between two homes in my new book, 'We Need To Talk About Divorce', for children aged 9 and up.

us.macmillan.com/books/978168...

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30.04.2025 22:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Installment 2: Parent to Parent Transitions.

Adjusting to life in two homes is one of the toughest things about divorce-for both kids and parents. In this series I share some tips for smoothing the way.

30.04.2025 22:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We Need to Talk About Divorce A kid-centric guide for the children of parents going through a separation or divorce, written by internationally renowned divorce therapist Kate Scharff, MS...

Youโ€™ll find lots more advice for navigating life between two homes in my new book, โ€˜We Need To Talk About Divorceโ€™, for children aged 9 and up. us.macmillan.com/books/978168...

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29.04.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Going back and forth between two homes can be hard for the children of divorce as well as their parents.

In this 4 part series I discuss a few of the issues that may arise during custody sharing and how to prepare for them.

Installment 1: Transitions

29.04.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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