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Parenting Children Through Unexpected Challenges                         



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Parenting through divorce may sometimes bring unexpected challenges. The following checklist can help parents recognize areas to build on in order to foster a healthy long-term adjustment in children.

1.Am I building good relationships with my children?
2.Am I supporting my child’s relationship with my ex-spouse?
3.Have we stopped our conflict when our child is within earshot?
4.Am I refraining from:
       Bad-mouthing my children’s other parent?
       Putting my children in the middle?
       Pumping them for information about their other parent?
       Subtly pressuring them to side with me?
5.Am I returning stability to our home and following routines?
6.Am I being warm, supportive, and available?
7. Do my children and I communicate openly?
8.Am I providing clear rules and consistent discipline?
9.Am I keeping as many details of their lives the same as I can?
10.Do I avoid burdening them with adult responsibilities, roles, and worries?
11.Am I seeking out sources of social support for my children?