2016-03-19 18:53
Ryan from Reason to Believe posted this review of Generation Ex:I live in the United States where the divorce rate hovers between 50 and 60 percent. Tragically the rate of divorce for those… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
I really appreciate this review from Valerie Nelson of Families.com. When I was writing Generation Ex, I did so with some trepidation about what divorced parents would think--especially my… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Every so often I find an article that quotes my book or an interview I've given. In the article below, Lynn Barton wonders if it is right for Christians with small children to remarry; she w… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Hi Jen,I am wondering if I can get your take on a simple yet very important question I have. I am a college student in the wake of my parents divorce and I am having great difficulty forgivi… Read More
2009-04-21 14:59
My book, Generation Ex: Adult Children of Divorce and the Healing of Our Pain, released five years ago today. It's hard to believe that so much time has passed already, but when I think of a… Read More
2009-03-04 17:12
Okay, I admit it. I watch The Bachelor. In fact, I've even dragged my husband into it. For the past few weeks, we talked about how much we liked this season because the women (especially the… Read More
2009-01-01 16:21
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2008-10-27 15:38
Buzz Sugar reports: A.C.O.D. (Adult Children of Divorce)This is the title of a comedy that Miramax just picked up from Daily Show head writer Ben Karlin (more succes… Read More
2008-10-13 15:34
It's been quite a while since I've posted. There's been quite a few complications with this pregnancy that have taken up my time and attention lately. For personal updates, check our our fam… Read More
2008-05-18 04:43
Morning sickness has hit full steam in the de Jong household so I've been laying low lately. However, on Monday, May 12, I was a guest on Kim Ketola's "Along the Way" program on KTIS.Click h… Read More
2008-05-01 21:07
They say that writing a book is like giving birth. So, since I wrote a book, we decided it's time to work on a new project. Baby DJ is expected to arrive December 16! Read More
2008-02-11 14:18
Thank to the wonder that is Google Alerts, I came across this insightful post today. She does a great job outlining some of the common challenges of being an adult child of divorce, especial… Read More
2008-02-04 15:37
Children of divorce face deaths of multiple parentsResponsibility for aged stepparent undefinedBy Elizabeth MarquardtThe Washington PostFebruary 02. 2008 12:15AMI had dinner with a friend wh… Read More
2008-01-13 18:14
When couples are having trouble, one often overlooked option is "controlled separation," that is, separation as a sort of time out on the marriage, with a goal of working through the issues… Read More
2007-12-25 23:18
For the last several months, Niels and I have had two things on our mind: getting pregnant and celebrating Christmas with Dutch Dad and Mom. Two babies. Our baby and the Christ child.Niels a… Read More
2007-12-19 14:55
In my ongoing effort to learn my dear husband's native tongue, tonight we translated the poem from the beginning of my book into Dutch. So for my new Dutch family, this is for you:- de uitba… Read More
2007-12-18 18:43
If children of divorce had a soundtrack, these would be our songs.updated 12/17/07"25 Years" from the album Throws Like a Girl by Vroom"Because of You" from the album Breakaway by Kelly Clar… Read More
2007-12-17 19:23
Thanks to my former publicist, I'm on the rolodex at Life & Style magazine. So I wasn't overly surprised when they called me once again to weigh in on the latest celebrity divorce crisis… Read More
2007-12-17 18:46
As part of the "Big Clean" to get ready for Dutch Dad and Mom's visit, I'm spending the day catching up on the stack of magazines we've neglected that last few months. An article on Brother… Read More
2007-12-14 18:06
Mother Nature feels the pains of divorce By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID,AP Science WriterTue Dec 4, 6:48 PM ETWASHINGTON - Divorce can be bad for the environment. In countries around the world divorc… Read More
2007-12-11 18:11
I had an interesting call yesterday from Life & Style magazine. They've called a few times before for comments on celebrity splits. The topic of yesterday's conversation was a possible r… Read More
2007-12-03 18:32
Greetings from Ohio,I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Niels and I hit our four month anniversary and are loving married life. With one exception. All we want for Christmas (or New Yea… Read More
2007-11-18 02:01
Niels and I just returned from one of our favorite places, the VV B&B in Grand Rapids, MI. We had planned to visit my old stomping grounds a few weeks ago, but attending a shower for one… Read More
2007-11-18 01:54
I found this on another blog, and it seemed like fun. I look forward to hearing from you!If you read thisIf your eyes are passing over this right nowEven if we don't speak too oftenPlease po… Read More
2007-11-07 23:19
Thanks to the networking miracle that is MySpace, I learned of a new project for children of divorce, Postcards from Splitsville. They're just getting started, but I encourage you to check i… Read More
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