How to Tell Your Kids You're Separating: A 5-Minute Script and Plan

In five minutes Jeff Hensley guides parents through a short, practical script and plan for telling children about separation or divorce. This episode gives you a simple opening that reduces fear, age-targeted phrasing for young kids, tweens, and teens, and ready responses to the three questions kids always ask: Where will I live? Is this my fault? Are you safe? You’ll also get quick legal-minded reminders—what not to say on record, when to consult an attorney or therapist, and how to document key details that matter for custody. The goal is emotional clarity for kids plus steps that protect your legal position: honest reassurance, stabilized routines, and immediate practical follow-ups. Designed for Oklahoma families but useful anywhere, the episode balances compassion and legal foresight so you can have that hard conversation with confidence and care.