How Are Your Children Coping with Divorce?
By M. Gary Neuman
How are your children coping with divorce?
By M. Gary Neuman
Even if your child or children aren't coming to you to discuss their feelings, as a parent, your behavior can greatly influence their emotions.

Honestly answer the following questions:

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 1. Do I feel like I've caused some of my child's sadness?
2. Did I tell my child/children about the divorce together with my spouse?
3. Have my ex and I fought in the past year?
4. Have I bad-mouthed my ex in earshot of my child/children?
5. Do I share adult information with my child/children, i.e. money, child support, my personal feelings about my adult world?
6. Do I feel I may have acted selfishly?
7. Has it been more than a few days since I spent one hour of uninterrupted time (no cell phones, TV, music) with my child doing something together like a hobby, playing sports, etc.?
8. Have I noticed a negative change in my child's demeanor?