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Help your children deal with the emotions of divorce

On Behalf of | Sep 28, 2018 | Child Custody

The emotions that come with divorce are hard for some adults to manage. They might be even more challenging for children who don’t have the experience handling strong emotions. As a parent, it is your job to help your children cope with the repercussions of divorce in the best way possible.

It is imperative that you take the time to listen to your children. Pay attention to their actions as well as their words. This can help you get an accurate read on how they are truly feeling so that you can then address any potential issues.

Your child’s age can impact the type of help they need to reconcile themselves to their “new normal.” Younger children might have trouble asking the questions that are plaguing them because they don’t know how to express themselves well enough yet. Older children might be so focused on their anger that they don’t see a way to move past it. Both of these scenarios can be challenging for the parents.

Often, the emotions that accompany divorce are more complex than the children are able to handle at that time. This leads them to act out in physical ways, which may include breaking rules or not paying attention in school. For this reason, you should have a discussion about the situation with the appropriate personnel at school.

You and your ex might have to work together to address the issues. Trying to keep things consistent between homes might help your children since they will know what to expect. You may also be able to find ways to encourage open communication between homes. This could encourage your children to discuss all the things that are bothering them.

Whatever you and your ex decide on these matters should become part of the parenting plan. In fact, being able to share some of the parenting plan guidelines might also benefit your children since it gives them more information about what is going to happen.

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