| Parenting Divorce Brings Changes
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Sponsored by: Positive Parenting Through Divorce Class Online (http://onlinedivorceclass.net) Parenting through divorce brings about many changes in the lives of both parents and children. One of those changes for children may be in their immediate support network. This might include a loss of friendships and school ties if the divorce requires moving. It might also include changing relationships with extended family members after the divorce. To minimize stress on your children and ultimately yourself, you should attempt to keep your lifestyle as close to what it was prior to the divorce. If possible, keeping friends, family, school, and other community support systems stable is usually a good idea in most cases. When changes are necessary, make sure you give your children ample notice as to what the changes will be and when they will occur. The more comfortable parents are with such changes the more comfortable their children will be. In the days just after the legal aspects of the divorce are over, there is an adjustment period that can last for several weeks and oftentimes several months. This period may include adjusting to new routines, schedules, and living situations. In addition, it may take time for life to appear normal again. But don't worry, eventually it will. Children will adapt in different ways, even within the same family. Some kids are open about their feelings about the divorce and the changes it brings. Others will be less vocal about them. This too is normal and it may be a mistake to force kids to talk about their feelings. |