What if Your Divorce Could Make You a Better Parent?Many people approach divorce as an “escape hatch” from a difficult relationship, and assume that after the divorce they will never have to have another tough conversation with their ex. It comes as a surprise to them that, if they share children, they will be co-parenting with their ex-spouse for many years, potentially long after…
3 Research Conclusions You Should Know About Divorce and ChildrenHere is the truth you need to put front and center in your brain now and forever: Conflict between you and your spouse is poison for your child. Years of research across multiple disciplines have found this to be indisputable. But while conflict is poisonous to children, that isn’t to say divorce is poison. We…
Scripting the News of Your Divorce for Your ChildrenDelivering the news of divorce to children is a difficult task. That’s why it’s imperative that divorcing parents have a pre-planned script outlined and rehearsed before breaking the news to their children. Though you may be hyperaware of your marital issues, your children may be entirely unaware that irreconcilable discord in your marriage has led…