Sometimes grown-up things happen that can be tough to explain, and divorce is one of them. It can feel scary for everyone involved, especially our amazing kids. But you know what? You’re not alone! This guide is here to help you navigate this conversation with love, honesty, and enough hugs to go around. Continue reading for tips on how to tell your child about divorce with empathy. At What Age is A Child Most Affected by Divorce? Every kiddo is unique, just like a special snowflake! How you tell your child about divorce will affect them differently depending on their age, personality, and the way your family works together. Here’s…
Divorce & Separation
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Children of Divorce are Not Doomed
This article was written by Brittany LaFleur, LCPC-S, RPT. Brittany is a child & adolescent therapist, parent-coach, divorce coach and mediator & child specialist in collaborative divorce cases. Links to some of the research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15374424jccp1901_4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2300522/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/24576133 https://www.apa.org/topics/divorce-child-custody/healthy#:~:text=When%20kids%20are%20involved,marriages%20instead%20of%20splitting%20up. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-divorce-bad-for-children/
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Getting a Divorce? Don’t Rush to Put Your Child in Therapy.
A parent’s number one worry is their child(ren). In the case of separation or divorce, the worries about their child(ren) are often exacerbated as they face a big change. They agonize over how it will affect them and if they are doing the right thing. They lose sleep over the fear mongering statistics telling them that their child(ren) are doomed for mental health, behavioral and relationship issues in the future. As proactive and loving parents, what do they do? They sign their kids up for therapy. In a shocking twist, as a therapist, I’m here to tell you two things: Divorce does not necessarily mean your child needs or will…

