It’s really tough when a relationship breaks down, even if you know that separation from your partner is the best thing for you and your children. But if you have kids together, it makes things even more complicated. There’s likely to be a lot of changes at the beginning. The important thing for you and your partner is to show your kids that you still love them and your relationship with them won’t change.
Here are a few tips to help make these changes smoother for children
Tip #1: Talk together
Tip #1: Talk together
Tip #2: Kids first
Tip #2: Kids first
Tip #3: Kids need reassurance
Tip #3: Kids need reassurance
Tip #4: Is it too late?
Tip #4: Is it too late?
Tip #5: Talking as a family
Tip #5: Talking as a family
Tip #6: Getting grandparents involved
Tip #6: Getting grandparents involved
Tip #7: Work together
Tip #7: Work together
Tip #8: Plan for success
Tip #8: Plan for success
Tip #9: Look for support
Tip #9: Look for support
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