Understand that it will take time for your children to come to grips with the idea that the family is changing. Accepting divorce is a process. Gradually different questions, issues and thoughts about the divorce will come up for your children and as they do, it’s only natural for them to question why. Asking “why?”…
“Besides telling them we are getting a divorce what else do my kids need to hear?” Key messages your kids need to hear from Mom and Dad. Use the examples below as a guide to help you come up with what to say to kids about why you are getting a divorce. Kids will also…
Nobody knows your children better than you. Use your best judgment when it comes to deciding whether you should talk with kids separately or all together. Important factors to weigh out are: Take into consideration that children in the same family often manage their feelings about divorce in very different ways. Some children may react…
During the day my child seems happy and fine. However, as soon as bedtime hits he often becomes very sad and seems to really miss my co-parent. What can I do? Although it may seem a little odd that your child appears to not have a care in the world and then become completely overwhelmed…
Ideally, it’s best if both parents can talk with children together. However, this is only recommended if you and the other parent are able to responsibly manage both your feelings and your opinions about the divorce. In some divorce situations, parents may not agree about why things didn’t work out or be in different stages…