Divorce: Providing Emotional Support For Children
Parents who are considering divorce have many questions, but one of the big ones I hear in my Divorce With Dignity office is, “How can I help my children get through this?” Providing emotional support for the children, both during and after a divorce, is essential to their well-being. It is very important to get them some help whether or not they show signs of stress. Many children will hold...
Read MoreDivorce and Children: Providing Stability
Divorce is difficult and distressing for the separating couple, but for the children it is just as traumatic. It is a major upheaval in the stability of their lives – what they thought they could count on has become uncertain. As they see the circumstances of their family life shifting, they start to worry about a lot of things. One of the best things you can do for your children, both during...
Read MoreTelling the Kids About Your Divorce
So you’ve made the decision to divorce. Now, how do you break it to the kids? Most divorcing parents dread this painful task. Who wouldn’t? But it must be done, so to alleviate your apprehension about it, here are some guidelines to help you prepare. Preparing for the talk Focus on the positive. Having this talk with your children is an opportunity to let them know that you love them...
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