There is no right way to prepare your children for divorce.
Many parents guarantee their children nothing will change and that both of their parents will never stop loving them. But the truth is, children experience a flurry of emotions when they begin to process this change.
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How divorce impacts your children in ways you might not see.
What if your child is smiling in front of you but secretly they are struggling with feelings of abandonment, insecurity, or guilt?
Every weekend your child is packing a bag or knowing it is time to navigate to their other parent's house, feeling like a visitor in both homes instead of truly belonging.
Every weekend your child is packing a bag or knowing it is time to navigate to their other parent's house, feeling like a visitor in both homes instead of truly belonging.
Imagine your child lying awake a night, replaying your arguments, wondering if they could have stopped the divorce.
Eye- Opening Facts & Research
Studies show that children of divorce are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and academic struggles.
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Divorce can reshape a child's attachment style, affecting their future relationships and self-worth.
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Even in amicable divorces, children often internalize blame and struggle with identity shifts.
Lower Educational Attainment
A 2019 study published in PNAS estimates that divorce is associated with an 8% lower probability of a child completing high school, a 12% lower probability of college attendance, and an 11% lower probability of college completion. You can read the article here.
Mental Health Concerns
Children of divorced parents are more likely to develop anxiety, depression, or other types of mental disorders. Read the full article here.
How to Minimize the Emotional Toll of Divorce
Conversations about divorce
Notice the signs your child is struggling
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Confusion
Sadness
Fear
Anger
Guilt
Anxiety
Loneliness
Loyalty Struggles
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