Sunday, December 28, 2008

Talking with Your Children About Divorce

When people get married, the last thing they're thinking of is divorce. When people are welcoming their beautiful children into the world, the last thing they're thinking about is divorce, but unfortunately, divorce happens. Despite everyone's best intentions and best efforts, sometimes people do grow apart and can't ever seem to find that common ground that brought them together initially. Here are a few tips for navigating this difficult process:

Tips for Helping Children Through Divorce
• Be as honest with them as possible.
• Acknowledge their feelings.
• Discuss upcoming changes with them.
• Give them reassurance and a sense of security.
• Be fair when discussing their other parent.
• Provide them as much stability as possible.
• Support and encourage their individual
interests.
• Trust their ability to adapt.
• Tell them both of their parents love them.

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