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children and divorce

How to Talk to your Child(ren) about Divorce

Children at varied developmental levels naturally have a different understanding of divorce, the reasons for it, and what the future will bring. Parents will therefore need to tailor discussions according to their children’s maturity. Parents of young children should maintain

FYI_Admin March 6, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage, Parenting, Youth Read more

How to tell kids about divorce: An age-by-age guide

Two thoughtful parents once sat their preschooler down to tell him about their upcoming divorce. Carefully and gently, they told him that Mommy and Daddy were going to stop living together and would now live in different houses, but he

FYI_Admin December 10, 2018 Article Archives, Marriage, Parenting Read more

Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents: Making Joint Custody Work After a Separation or Divorce

Co-parenting amicably with your ex can give your children stability and close relationships with both parents—but it’s rarely easy. Putting aside relationship issues to co-parent agreeably can be fraught with stress. Despite the many challenges, though, it is possible to

Sarrah AbuLughod January 25, 2017January 26, 2017 Article Archives, Marriage, Parenting Read more

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