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Tips for Divorcing Parents
From "Listen to the Children" Video by Victor/Harder Productions
- Don't discuss child support issues with the children
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Don't speak negatively about the other parent
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Don't put the children in the position of having to take sides
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Don't use the children to hurt the other parent
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Tell the children about the divorce together if at all possible
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Answer the children's questions honesty avoiding unnecessary details
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Reassure the children that they are not to blame for the divorce
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Tell the children they will be taken care of
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Include the other parent in school and other activities
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Encourage the relationship between the child and the other parent
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Be consistent and be on time to pick up and return the child
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Develop a workable parenting plan that gives the children access to both parents
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Guard against canceling plans with the children
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Establish two homes for the children with two fully involved parents
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Give the children permission to have a loving, satisfying relationship with the other parent