Divorce is difficult for everyone. Unfortunately, it can be even more complicated with kids. However, there are some ways you can go about it that will make it easier on your kids’ lives. Here are some tips for handling a divorce with children amicably.
Helping Kids Cope With Divorce
A divorce will disrupt your child’s entire family worldview. It can be just as unpleasant for them as it is for you. You must continue to provide them with a stable, loving, and structured environment. Children going through a divorce need their physical and emotional needs taken care of. Remind them how you love them. Say hello and goodbye with a smile. Ask them how their day went. Be open to discussing it when it didn’t go well. There may be a time when it’s more appropriate for them to speak with a therapist. If so, find one for them.
Navigating the Divorce Process
For those who are not already lawyers, understanding the divorce process can be overwhelming. For the sake of the kids and your own emotional wellbeing, consider meditation or a collaborative divorce. A neutral third party can help divide all the property and facilitate a smooth separation. You can use a custody professional to help you understand the different factors that could affect your child custody arrangement. Be a good role model for your kids. They will see how wonderful you handle conflict and challenging times. This helps them grow into adults with strong interpersonal skills.
How To Share Custody Respectfully
Unless you get full custody, you’ll need to learn how to share child custody responsibly. You and your ex-spouse are still parents, even though you aren’t married. Birthday parties, slumber parties, holidays, school functions, and sports games are all going to be a part of your kids’ lives. Continue to prioritize your child’s wellbeing and growth with their other parent. Stay consistent in your own house rules. Additionally, be aware your child may face different expectations in the other home.
Pushing through a divorce might be one of the most demanding challenges you’ve faced so far. Adhering to some of these tips for handling a divorce with children amicably can make it a little easier.
Related Topics Relating to Current Social Issues
Ways to Calm a Crying or Fussy Baby
Exhausted parents of newborns dread those moments when the baby seems inconsolable. Try some of these ways to calm a crying or fussy baby. Continue Reading . . .
Things You Should Do To Plan For Your Child’s Future
When you’re planning on having a child, you should think about their future from the start. Preparing for the years to come at this early point will help you to better deal with unexpected circumstances that may arise. It will also better ensure your child will have ideal opportunities as they grow older. These are actions you can take to plan for your child’s future. Continue Reading
How America is Erasing Families – An Epidemic
Ginger Gentile is a child of a high-conflict divorce, who has dedicated her life to helping parents create healthy co-parenting relationships and helping children reunite with parents that have been erased from their lives through divorce. Ms. Gentile directed the documentary Erasing Family and previously served as the Executive Director of the National Parents Organization Continue Reading. . .
The Challenges of Downsizing to a Smaller Home
The process of downsizing a home has a series of benefits for seniors. Whether they’re looking to save money on property taxes, cut back on home maintenance responsibilities, or are simply looking to make a change, there’s no end to the possibilities. However, while it’s certainly advantageous in the long-run, it might not always feel like it during the move itself. These are some of the challenges of downsizing to a smaller home and how preparing for them now can help make the next steps easier for you. Continue Reading. . .
Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
