Here's How to Discuss Divorce With Your Kids.
Divorce is a tough decision.
It only becomes tougher when kids are involved.
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However, WeParent creator Elena Krasnoperova believes divorce is sometimes the best thing parents can do for their kids.
Witnessing constant fighting in high-conflict marriages is more damaging to the kids’ well-being than an amicable divorce where both partners commit to being the best co-parents that they can be, Elena Krasnoperova, via Huffpost.
If you’ve made the hard decision to get divorced, here are 8 tips from experts on how to discuss it with your children.
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Don’t bring up the topic until you’re 100 percent sure that you and your spouse are separating.
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Plan out what you’re going to say, use the word “we” and present the news as a united front.
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Use clear, simple language with young children.
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Provide older children with concrete, age-appropriate information.
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Emphasize that they don’t have to and should not ever pick a side.
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Provide frequent physical and emotional reassurance.
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Utilize aids such as books and videos to help your children understand.
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Remind them that they can always ask questions and that you’ll answer them as honestly as possible
