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How to help kids during divorce

Dec 6, 2016 | Divorce

New Jersey parents who are in the process of separation and divorce might wonder how to support their children emotionally through this stage in their lives. While divorce is a very difficult moment for both adults and children, parents might need to seek the assistance of health professionals such as the children’s pediatricians and psychologists.

However, in order for parents to offer the strongest support for their children through the divorce proceedings, they must also take care of themselves emotionally. Parents might find that the process of separation and divorce takes such an emotional toll on them that they are unable to deal with it. In such cases, parents might first need to find a support system for themselves, such as a therapist, a support group or even a clergy member, who can help them talk through and deal with their own feelings so they can be there to support their children through the process.

One way to help children through the process is to keep their lives as normal as possible by making sure that routines, such as after-school activities and sports, continue. This can provide a very needed stability in the children’s lives. Additionally, the parents might seek professional support for the children. Finally, parents need to be aware that divorce is also a mourning period for their children, and that while most issues related to divorce might be resolved within the first few years, the emotional impact might last a lot longer, especially during holidays.

During this process, parents might seek the guidance and assistance of a family law lawyer. A lawyer might be able to help the parent focus on the children by taking on the responsibilities of the legal aspect of the divorce and separation, allowing the parent to focus on the emotional and physical health of the family.