Encourage their questions
- Tell your children that it is OK to ask questions about the separation or divorce, even if they think the question might upset you or the other parent
- Reassure them that you will answer as truthfully and as best as you can, but that sometimes you may not know the answer yourself
- In your answers, do not badmouth or criticize the other parent
Make opportunities to talk
Encourage conversation
Listen to what they have to say
Answer their questions
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