Sunday, June 18, 2006

Keep Your Kids Out Of Your Divorce

Don't involve them in parental disputes.

(HealthDayNews) – Divorce can wreak havoc in children's lives, and while there is no step-by-step manual for steering your kids through this traumatic time, there are some common sense guidelines that may make adjustments easier.

If you're going through a divorce, The Nemours Foundation suggests you:

* Encourage your kids to talk as openly as they can about their feelings, positive or negative.
* Don't bad mouth your estranged spouse in front of your children, no matter how angry you are.
* Avoid using your kids as messengers or go-betweens.
* If there's someone new in your life, expect resistance from your children.
* Seek out support groups, counseling, and friends in similar situations.

– Felicity Stone

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