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Parent Guide to Separation & Divorce

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What are my children feeling? How can I help them?

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Your children will probably have a lot of different feelings during and after the divorce or separation. Some of these feelings will be easy to spot, and others won’t be. This section talks about:

  • What are my children feeling?
  • How can I help them deal with their feelings?
  • How do I know what they’re feeling?
  • How do I let them know it’s safe to share their feelings with me?
  • How can we talk about problems?
  • What if my child is acting differently or acting out?
  • How do I stay focused on the important things?