In the previous article in this two part series we talked about what to do when your children blame you for the divorce. The truth is that children have very few coping skills for sorrow and confusion, and they are usually poorly equipped to handle tragedy. As a result, they may lash out in anger, […]
Archive | September, 2016
Taking Sides: What To Do When Your Kids Blame You 1
We all agree that divorce is a very stressful event. Psychologists agree that dissolving a marriage is in the top three life stressors. As if you don’t already have enough on your mind, the potential loss of a relationship with your child or children would only compound this tragedy. So what do you do when […]
How Do We Tell The Kids About The Divorce? (Part 2)
Most divorced parents will agree that one of the hardest aspects of a divorce was breaking the news to the kids. Telling your children that you’re getting divorced is a difficult, and very stressful job. If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, then you’ll agree that it simply has to be […]
How Do We Tell The Kids About The Divorce? (Part 1)
Divorce is hard, no doubt about it. But one of the most difficult aspects of this process for parents, is breaking the news to your kids. Few things are harder than sitting your children down and telling them that their family is about to fall apart at the seams, especially if they are young. But […]