How to Tell Children You’re Getting a Divorce
How to Tell Children You’re Getting a Divorce is designed to provide parents with the necessary tools and information to navigate the challenging task of telling their children that they are getting a divorce. It includes helpful worksheets and practical information along with useful scripts for parents who may struggle to find the right words to talk to their children about divorce. This 20-page guide supports parents in preparing for and having this difficult conversation with their children of all ages.
How to Tell Children You’re Getting a Divorce acknowledges that divorce is a loss for all parties involved, and children will need time to process their feelings. It walks you through start-to-finish and step-by-step through the following topics:
Who should tell the kids about divorce?
How to Start the Divorce Talk
8 Common reactions children have when they learn about their parent's divorce.
Common questions children may have about divorce, with suggested responses.
Fear of children blaming you for the divorce.
How to support children emotionally.
Letting children know it’s not their fault.
How to respond if children ask if you are having an affair.
Family activities after you break the news.
How to end the discussion.
And more.
eBook Length: 20 Pages