How Do You Help Children Cope With Divorce?
Divorce is a hard thing for anyone to go through. Children may have a particularly hard time dealing with the divorce of their parents and the changes that result from it. During these hard times, it’s important to be understanding and supportive of children and help them along as best as you can. Explain to your children that the divorce is not their fault. Let them know that it is not a problem they can fix. Some children blame themselves for their parents getting divorced but you have to let them know that it was a decision made between the adults and a decision you thought was best. Let your children know that they are still loved by both parents. Just because a marriage doesn’t work doesn’t mean that parenting still can’t work. Do not talk negatively about your ex-spouse, particularly when your children are present. This can make children feel hurt and uncomfortable to hear one parent talk bad about the other parent. Don’t argue or fight in front of your children. This can have a
