Discussing Divorce
No! Only answer questions that applicable to the children.
Name one example of anxious behaviors in children.
Trouble sleeping, irritability/anger, social withdrawal, argumentative, bedwetting, and poor academic performance.
Any type of abuse
Feel emotions, know it is temporary, and have grace
Is it ever okay to ever bad mouth the other parent?
No! It is important to keep your feelings about your ex-spouse separate from your child.
Name a way to lessen anxiety in a child.
Communication, Not speaking poorly about other parent, Having a stable environment, and listening to their needs/concerns
Consistency, Child's Overall Well-being, Security, Positive example
Name 1 of 3 Self-Care tips
Exercise, Get Outside, and Have something to look forward to
Should a divorce be discussed somewhere public like a school?
No! It should only be discussed where children feel comfortable and it should be private.
What will every child experience during a divorce?
Symptoms of guilt or grief.
What is one of three tips for co-parenting?
Separate Feelings, Improve Communication, and Work as a team
It is important to not...
Bottle up your emotions