5 Common Mistakes to Avoid
______ is often the source of contention between divorcing couples.
Money
It is imporant to keep a ______ pattern of frequent visits with non-custodial parent.
consistent
Parents should not use children as
Spies
What is the percentage of change with children who will experince parental divorce?
30%
You should have a ______ custody aggreement.
predictable
Frequent cancellations, long periods of no contact and sporadic vistation schedules can lead to
detrimental effects on children
Children shouold not be involved in
Marital Issues
According to research, childrens adjustment following parental divorce is dependent on?
Situation exsiting after the divorce.
Who decides where the child is staying, when making living arrangments?
The parents
What can result in woresning the childrens relationship with both parents?
trying to get children to take sides
Helps instill a sense of secruity during this time of change.
Don't use children as _______ in a parental communication.
Messengers
Parents should use similar, age- appropriate _______ ______ with their children- it limits what is and is not acceptable behavior
discipline technqiues
How can you help your child adapt to divorce or seperation?
Reassuring them the divorce is not their fault, and both parents will be on the same page.
You should not talk ______ about your spouse in front of your child.
Poorly/ Negavtivley
What direclty effects children when they witness conflict during a divorce?
The childs level of adjustment to the divorce
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