Episode Introduction: 

Going through a divorce? Tune in to find out how to be an ideal parent during this difficult transition.

 

Episode Summary: 

In today’s episode of the Rise Station Podcast, Prunella Harris is walking us through the impact on children in a divorce and what you should and shouldn’t be doing to ensure that your children continue to have a smooth life regardless of what goes on between their parents.

 

Rise Tribe Takeaways: 

• Signs of concerns in children:

1. Their appetite has changed.
2. Changes in sleep patterns.
3. Social isolation.
4. Anger outbursts.
5. A decline in academic performance.
6. Lack of energy.
7. Suspicion of drug use.
8. Self-injuring.

 

•  The don’ts of parenting through a divorce:

1. Don’t mislead children or misrepresent the truth.
2. Don’t make promises you can’t keep.
3. Don’t wait until the last minute to tell your children about the divorce.
4. Don’t blame or talk negatively about the other parent in the presence of the child.
5. Do not use your child as a messenger.
6. Do not confide in your child for emotional support.
7. Do not allow rules to be broken or bribe the children to satisfy your guilt during this time.
8. Don’t assume your children are not struggling with the divorce.
9. Don’t ignore yourself or your needs.

 

• The do’s of parenting through a divorce:

1. Do communicate with your child honestly about the divorce.
2. Do assure them that the divorce is not their fault.
3. Do reassure your children that both parents still love them.
4. Do ensure that both parents stay involved in the children’s lives.
5. Do show respect and behave cordially to the other parent in the presence of the child.
6. Do communicate with the other parent about the well-being of the children.
7. Do maintain healthy emotional boundaries with your children.
8. Do provide your children with consistency, stability, and structure.
9. Do take care of yourself.

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