M. Gary Neuman is a licensed psychotherapist and rabbi known for his work helping families navigate divorce and strengthen marriages. He founded the Sandcastles Program, a mandated educational program for children of divorcing parents that has helped over 300,000 children worldwide.

Key Divorce Concepts & Advice

The Cardinal Rule: Neuman emphasizes that divorcing parents must never criticize each other in front of their children to avoid creating internal conflict for the child.

The "Sandcastles Way": This approach focuses on helping children express their feelings through drawing, writing, and speaking, ensuring they know they are not at fault for the breakup.

Co-Parenting: He provides scripts and strategies for building a co-parenting relationship, even in high-conflict situations.

Adult Children of Divorce: His work also addresses the long-term impact on adults whose parents divorced, offering a 4-step plan to process past trauma and build healthier present relationships.

Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way: A guide for parents that covers age-appropriate scripts, handling custody, and introducing new partners