Most of the time, once a couple decides to get a divorce, the children are not surprised to find out. It is very likely that their home life has been tense for a while and that fights have been ongoing between their parents. But even though they may suspect that their parents are having trouble, kids usually still hope it will not end in divorce.
To help ease children into the acceptance of the coming changes to their family life, it is a good idea for divorcing parents to sit down (together, if possible) with their kids to discuss in general terms what is going on. If they have not already been living separately, the parents should explain that they will soon be living apart and that other changes will begin happening as the family structure gradually shifts. Read More >>