Discussing Divorce with Children

Having a divorce in the family can be a challenging time for parents as well as for children. Here’s some recommendations and tips you could use to make this transition and change easier for your kids, while maintaining a positive and supportive environment for you and your family:

Approach the conversation with honesty, reassurance, and simplicity. Use age-appropriate language, address their feelings, and emphasize that divorce is not their fault. Allow them to ask questions and provide ongoing support as they process the information.

While you talk to them, maintain a calm and open attitude, acknowledging their emotions. Reassure them about your love and commitment as parents, emphasizing that your role in their lives remains unchanged.

Create a consistent routine to provide stability. Be prepared for a range of emotional reactions and validate their feelings without judgment. Avoid blaming each other and emphasize that both parents will continue to be involved in their lives. Encourage open communication and be patient as they adjust to the changes.

Listen actively to their concerns and validate their emotions, even if you may not have all the answers. Reassure them that it’s okay to feel a mix of emotions and that you’re there to support them. Keep communication channels open and consider involving them in decisions that directly affect their lives, giving them a sense of control.

Allow them to visit and talk to the other parent when they need to. It’s important to remember that you got divorced from your spouse, but they still need their parent besides them and accept that they won’t be seeing them as often as they used to.

Last, remember to take care of yourself and remember that you can always reach out to a professional to help you navigate this change.

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