Dos and Donts

Without a doubt, while going through the divorce you will be worried and concerned how this life changing event will affect your children. Children need to be assured they are loved and their opinions and questions are valued but there are some topics and issues children of divorce should not be party to...

Do's & Don'ts to keep in mind...
-Do not argue with your former spouse in front of your children on the phone or in public.
-Do be polite and civil when interacting with your children's other parent.
-Do not talk with your children about behavior of their mom or dad.
-Do make it a priority to develop a polite and cordial relationship with your former spouse.
-Do not speak poorly or disrespectfully of any of your children's extended family.
-Do choose to focus on the strengths and positive characteristics of all extended family members.
-Do not demand your children take sides or question their loyalty. Your children are not pawns in a chess game!
-Do maintain open lines of communication with your former spouse.

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