10 Tips to Help Your Child
through Divorce
5. Let your child know it is normal for them to want their parents to get back together again. Children can feel ashamed about this very normal wish. You can explain to your child that once divorced, it is very unlikely that people ever get back together, but their wish for reconciliation is very normal.6. Reassure your child of personal safety. Many children are concerned if their parents divorce there will not be enough food or shelter or clothing for them. Children living with single mothers may also need reassurance that she has a specific plan to protect them in case of fire, "burglars", "ghosts" or bad dreams. Saying affirmative prayers with your child can help to reassure them they are in Divine Protection.
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Rights of Children of Divorce
By Lois V. Nightingale, Ph.D
10. Continue to be kids, i.e. not take on adult duties and responsibilities or become a parent's special confidant, companion or comforter (i.e. not to hear repeatedly about financial problems or relationship difficulties). 11. Stay in contact with relatives, including grandparents and special family friends. 12. Choose to spend at least one week a year living apart from their custodial parent. 13. Not be on an airplane, train or bus on major holidays for the convenience of adults.
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