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How to guide your kids through the process of your divorce

SDN Brahim
By SDN Brahim
Published July 30, 2020
Last updated: January 14, 2025
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How to guide your kids through the process of divorce

In case you are experiencing the divorce procedure, you need to guide your kids properly about what is happening. Their minds are young and can’t comprehend difficult situations like this, so it is your duty to make them understand what is going on.

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Tell kids what is happeningLimit kids exposure to stressful conditionsListen to what your kids have to sayTake care of your own self

As we all know that divorce can be a troublesome time for everybody, but when it comes to kids it is way harder than you can imagine. But it doesn’t mean that you can’t manage your children when you are going through a divorce. Kids are innocent but smart, when we try to tell them stuff, they really listen and understand. So as a parent, it will be your duty to make them understand the process of divorce in a way that they don’t feel sad about it. Let’s dig deep into,  how to guide your kids through a divorce?

Tell kids what is happening

As mentioned earlier, kids nowadays are very smart. They understand when something is wrong. The only thing you need to take care of is that they don’t get any wrong information. It is best that you talk to them about your situation and guide them in the best possible way. Tell them that even times are tough, they will be fine and come out of this stronger and better. If you will hesitate to open up in front of your kids, they might ask around and get the wrong sort of information so be careful about this.

Limit kids exposure to stressful conditions

Perhaps the best thing you can do is limit your kid’s exposure to unpleasant circumstances like fights between you and your spouse. These sorts of circumstances can be very upsetting for children and seeing their parents being like that can leave a mark in their minds forever.

Listen to what your kids have to say

Now that you have played your part in telling them about your situation, it is time to listen. Talk to your kids and ask them to share their feelings with you. It is up to you to judge them how they are feeling and try to make them happy and content. If they have any doubts in their mind, try to clear them out so that they don’t stay confused.

In case your kids are sad and upset about the entire divorce thing, let them cry. Tell them that their emotions are valid and they are not wrong for feeling this way.

Take care of your own self

Although it is important to give a maximum of your time to your kids. Especially during the process of divorce, it is hard for them and you really need to be there when your kids need you the most but make sure that you are taking at least a few hours of your day entirely for yourself. As this situation is hard for you too, so you need to be ready for this. Don’t let this hard time destroy your mental health because your kid’s wellbeing depends upon you. You can only take care of your kids well if you yourself are fine and happy in your life.

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