Why Parents Separate or Divorce
Advice for parents
Telling the Children
Who should talk to the children?
What if the children are in different age groups?
When and where should the conversation take place?
What you should say
What you should not say
Responding to children’s questions
General tips for handling your children’s questions
Talking to teachers, coaches, and extended family
Changes
Helping your children deal with the changes
Transition to your new family life
Feelings and Emotions
Separating feelings from actions
Helping your children to deal with their feelings
Identifying feelings
Creating a feeling-friendly environment
Discussion/problem solving
Last thoughts about feelings and emotions
Strategies
Parental responsibilities
Children’s rights and responsibilities
Maintaining your focus
Keeping kids out of the conflict
Dealing with abuse in the home
Helping children cope with separation or divorce
Keeping the lines of communication open