The 3 Things Your Kids Need to Hear When You Tell Them About The Divorce

The conversation you've been dreading? This is your roadmap. "We are getting a divorce" In this episode, I will walk you through the three things your kids need to hear before, during, and after you tell them your family is changing. Not the legal details. Not the timeline. The three things their nervous systems are actually scanning for the moment you say "we need to talk." You'll learn why over-explaining backfires, why the pause after "do you have any questions?" is the most powerful moment in the entire conversation, and why rehearsing with your co-parent first isn't optional — it's clinical. If you're preparing for the talk, or you already had it and it didn't go the way you hoped — this episode is for you. You'll walk away with: The psychological reason kids can't hear the whole story What to align on with your co-parent before you sit down with your kids Word-for-word language for love, access, and safety How to anchor your kids in what stays the same Why silence is the most underrated parenting tool in this moment If this episode hit home, I want to hear from you — and more importantly, I want to help you. Start by booking a free Clarity Call with me (below). We'll talk about where you are, what your kids need, and what your next move looks like. 🌸 Free Marriage Clarity Guide — start here: https://stan.store/Theafterwifecoach/p/free-divorce-clarity-guide 📅 Free 45-Minute Clarity Call with me: https://stan.store/Theafterwifecoach/p/1-1-ft924qzl 📲 Instagram: @the_afterwife_coach The Afterwife Hours is hosted by Kerrie Rusch, LCSW — therapist turned coach. For education and support; not a substitute for therapy.