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Episode 3013:
Dr. Laura Markham offers compassionate, practical guidance for helping a young child navigate the emotional upheaval of divorce with honesty, stability, and reassurance. She explains how parents can reduce fear and confusion, support healthy emotional expression, and preserve a strong sense of love and security during a major family transition.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/read/divorce-supporting-your-child
Quotes to ponder:
"Divorce is a loss, regardless of the positives that can eventually result. And it's a loss for our children, as well as for us."
"Let him rage, cry, and vent. This will feel like a death to him, and in fact it is: the death of his family."
"Remember that your child did not get divorced."
Episode references:
Aha! Parenting: https://www.ahaparenting.com/
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