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