Episode 4: Protecting Your Kids Without Lying to Them

The conversation delves into the impact of divorce on children, emphasizing the importance of age-appropriate communication, professional support, and the quality of how parents handle the divorce. It highlights the need for honesty and effective communication, as well as the significance of professional support and therapy for children during and after divorce. The overall theme revolves around the well-being of children during the process of divorce and the crucial role of parents in ensuring a positive outcome for their children.TakeawaysChildren are affected by sustained parental conflict, not divorce itselfHonesty and age-appropriate communication are crucial for children during divorceProfessional support and therapy for children during and after divorce are importantThe quality of how parents handle divorce matters more than the fact of divorceChapters00:00 The Impact of Divorce on Children15:13 Professional Support and Therapy for Childrenbreaking-upward.com  •  @breaking_upward_divorce on Instagram  •  @breakingupward on TikTokIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence: National DV Hotline 1-800-799-7233  •  Text START to 88788  •  thehotline.orgThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing here is legal, financial, or therapeutic advice. Please work with licensed professionals for your specific situation.