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Telling Your Children You're Getting Divorced
A Practical Guide for Parents
Few conversations feel as heavy as telling your children that you're separating. If you're wondering when to do it, what to say, and how to handle the questions that follow, this guide offers a calm, practical place to start.
Inside, you'll find:
Five guiding ideas to come back to when emotions run high
A preparation checklist, covering timing, place, and planning together
Six core messages children often need to hear, and what to leave out
A step-by-step conversation flow, with sample words you can adapt
Notes on what may help at different ages and stages
Possible responses to tough questions, such as "Is it my fault?"
For educational purposes only. Not psychotherapy or a substitute for professional care, and no therapist–client relationship is created.
Telling Your Children You're Getting Divorced
A Practical Guide for Parents
Few conversations feel as heavy as telling your children that you're separating. If you're wondering when to do it, what to say, and how to handle the questions that follow, this guide offers a calm, practical place to start.
Inside, you'll find:
Five guiding ideas to come back to when emotions run high
A preparation checklist, covering timing, place, and planning together
Six core messages children often need to hear, and what to leave out
A step-by-step conversation flow, with sample words you can adapt
Notes on what may help at different ages and stages
Possible responses to tough questions, such as "Is it my fault?"
For educational purposes only. Not psychotherapy or a substitute for professional care, and no therapist–client relationship is created.