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Choosing the right time to break the news of the divorce is hard. You need to pick a time where there will be no interruptions. Try to make sure the child has had no other stress around this time.

It helps if both parents are pre

Emotions Children can experience a wide range of feelings when their parents divorce, such as sadness, anger, loneliness, bewilderment and anxiety. Children usually hide these feelings from their parents.

A lot of children fear that they caused the break up and they need reassurance that this isn't the case.

Both parents should minimize the conflict around the child and try to encourage the child's relationship with the other parent.

Remember that it isn't just you going through the divorce, and be prepared to understand your child's needs and feelings. It may be advantageous to get outside help for you and your child. It is important for you both not to feel alone. Encourage discussion of what is happening and try to avoid sending your child away out of the situation as this just adds to the confusion.

Breaking the news Most children will have already realised that something is not right in their parent's relationship and that there is a change in the atmosphere.

Choosing the right time to break the news of the divorce is hard. You need to pick a time where there will be no interruptions. Try to make sure the child has had no other stress around this time.

It helps if both parents are pres

ed the break up and they need reassurance that this isn't the case.

Both parents should minimize the conflict around the child and try to encourage the child's relationship with the other parent.

Remember that it isn't just you going through the divorce, and be prepared to understand your child's needs and feelings. It may be advantageous to get outside help for you and your child. It is important for you both not to feel alone. Encourage discussion of what is happening and try to avoid sending your child away out of the situation as this just adds to the confusion.

Breaking the news Most children will have already realised that something is not right in their parent's relationship and that there is a change in the atmosphere.

Choosing the right time to break the news of the divorce is hard. You need to pick a time where there will be no interruptions. Try to make sure the child has had no other stress around this time.

It helps if both parents are pre

ough the divorce, and be prepared to understand your child's needs and feelings. It may be advantageous to get outside help for you and your child. It is important for you both not to feel alone. Encourage discussion of what is happening and try to avoid sending your child away out of the situation as this just adds to the confusion.

Breaking the news Most children will have already realised that something is not right in their parent's relationship and that there is a change in the atmosphere.

Choosing the right time to break the news of the divorce is hard. You need to pick a time where there will be no interruptions. Try to make sure the child has had no other stress around this time.

It helps if both parents are pre

void sending your child away out of the situation as this just adds to the confusion.

Breaking the news Most children will have already realised that something is not right in their parent's relationship and that there is a change in the atmosphere.

Choosing the right time to break the news of the divorce is hard. You need to pick a time where there will be no interruptions. Try to make sure the child has had no other stress around this time.

It helps if both parents are pre

sphere.

Choosing the right time to break the news of the divorce is hard. You need to pick a time where there will be no interruptions. Try to make sure the child has had no other stress around this time.

It helps if both parents are present when you decide to tell your child, so you can both answer any questions the child may have and so that there are no conflicting stories about what has happened. Allow the child plenty of time to recover from the news.

Try to ensure that the basic arrangements about the separation are already in place such as visiting, moves, etc.

Make sure that you reassure the child that it is still okay to talk about the other parent. Encourage them to ask questions about the situation and what will happen in the future. Reiterate to your child that in no way is it their fault that the marriage is ending and that it is okay to be upset.

There are many divorce counselling services available designed specifically for children that you may like to consider. Meeting up with other people who have also been through the same situation can also lessen the feeling of loneliness, and help you to realise that you are not the only person that this has happened to.

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