There is agreement among marriage and parenting experts that divorce is difficult for children. How difficult a journey they will have in life depends a great deal on how you and your former spouse handle your divorce and life after divorce. Here are some tips from two marriage experts.
Tips from Constance Ahrons:
- Have a plan.
- Tell your kids what the plan is and how it will impact their lives.
- Reassure your chlidren that the divorce is not their fault.
- If you are experiencing a great deal of anger, get some professional help to deal with your anger.
Tips from Robert Billingham:
- Even if you don't agree, maintain good communication with your former spouse.
- Don't interfere with your chldren's relationship with their other parent.
- Don't ask your children to choose between the two of you.
