By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT Divorce need not wound and scar your children if you put their emotional and psychological needs first when making crucial decisions. Some parents don’t understand that every decision they make regarding their divorce will affect the well-being of their children in countless ways. The emotional scars are not only harder to see, they’re also much harder to erase. Here are five keys to helping your children move through and thrive after divorce. 1) Remind them this is not their fault. Children tend to blame themselves for divorce, no matter how bad Mom and Dad’s relationship has been. The younger the child, the more likely this is so. Sit down together and talk to your children, emphasizing that they are in no way at fault. You can say something like: “Mom and Dad don’t agree about certain key issues and that has created conflict. Even when some
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Divorce can be brutal on kids physically, emotionally and psychologically. If you're a parent who's divorcing or divorced. It's crucial that you protect your innocent children so they don't pay the price. Hi, I'm Rosalind Sedacca. A divorce and co-parenting coach who helps parents make the best decisions about their kids before, during and, yes, long after divorce. So you don't rob your children of their childhood and instead set the stage for giving them a promising and happy future. With my experience, compassion and strategies, I help you make things right. Schedule a free Zoom session with me to discuss meaningful options for addressing your needs. There's no charge or obligation, and I'll also send you my free book on successful
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HELPFUL TOOLS for PARENTS & CHILDREN from ROSALIND SEDACCA, FOUNDER CHILD-CENTERED DIVORCE NETWORK SUPPORT SYSTEM: Personal One-on-One Coaching Sessions: Divorce/Single Parenting/Co-Parenting – Virtual/phone: Individually or both Parents Need help or support with any issues related to divorce and parenting? I don’t offer legal advice, but can guide you to better communication skills, more effective problem-solving, greater self-confidence and successful post-divorce co-parenting or single parenting. To see if I’m a good fit for you, simply send me an email with a brief summary of your challenges. I’ll get back to you with more details about how we can work successfully together! “My experience with Rosalind has been phenomenal! There are no words to express the support, warmth, and compassion I continue to receive from her as a coach. I would highly recommend her coaching modalities if you’re facing divorce, and wish to go about the separation in a child-centered approach. Thank you
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Below is a list of helpful articles that can be used as support before, during and long after divorce. To receive weekly advice and insights about Child-Centered Divorce, be sure to download Rosalind Sedacca's free ebook on Post-Divorce Parenting on the Home page of this website: www.childcentereddivorce.com. Then click on Rosalind's BLOG for even more articles of value to you. Articles by Rosalind Sedacca, CDC 5 Tips to Help Children Cope With Divorce! 6 Mistakes Parents Must Avoid When Talking Divorce With Your Kids Coping with Co-Parenting Challenges After Divorce: Keep the Kids in Mind Emotional Effects of Anger on Children of Divorce 5 Things You Need To Know To Survive & Thrive After Divorce Helping Children Cope With Divorce: Avoiding the 10 Biggest Mistakes Divorced Parents Make! Crucial Steps To Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem Don't Make Your Pet Another Casualty Of Divorce! Why Staying In A Bad Relationship Is
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Ever go on a vacation without making plans in advance? The consequences are usually disastrous. If you fail to plan ahead regarding newspaper and mail delivery, feeding your pets or watering the plants, knowing where your destination is and reserving your accommodations, your vacation is likely to be filled with disappointment, frustration and even heartache. What about preparing your children for your pending divorce? Do you have a plan – or are you going to wing it without any prior thought? For children, divorce is a monumental life experience for which they have no preparation. The very foundation of their security – their love for Mom and Dad – is being thrown into turmoil. Everything they knew and accepted as part of routine daily life is going to be affected in one way or another. They don’t know what to expect and have little source of comfort other than their
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By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT Forgiveness can be one of the hardest concepts to understand – and one of the most personally helpful actions to take. This is especially so for parents who have experienced divorce. If you want to move on and give yourself and your children the better future you deserve, consider the power of forgiveness! Here are six steps to assist you in the process: 1. Be aware that forgiveness is all about you – not the person being forgiven. It does not mean you agree with or accept their behavior -- nor that you will you permit it to be repeated. 2. Reflect upon how holding on to your anger has been creating continuing pain in your life. Are you filled with tension or sorrow, spending sleepless nights, experiencing headaches and other stress signals? Consider who is being more adversely affected by your lack of forgiveness. Aren’t
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It’s no secret that one of the biggest challenges a parent faces after divorce is staying in good communication with your children. Obviously all parents struggle with communication issues as their children grow, but children who have had their lives dramatically altered by separation or divorce need even more attention – and diligent observation by their parents. Children tend not to tell you when they are angry, resentful, confused, hurt or depressed. Instead they reflect their problems through their behavior – acting out or perhaps turning inward in ways that you have not experienced prior to the divorce. Here are some tips that most all professionals agree about as ways to encourage positive and productive communication between you and your children. Many of these are obvious or innate behaviors. Some can easily be forgotten amid the challenges you are juggling in your own life on a daily basis. Take time
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During divorce proceedings parenting plans or contact schedules are usually established to create a semblance of routine in this new chapter of family life. I am a strong believer in co-parenting whenever possible to serve the best interest of your children. But it’s the reality of post-divorce daily life that puts everyone to the test. Here are 4 ways to ease the process for everyone involved. 1. Be patient with one another. Starting any new schedule in life is never easy. Chances are the between-homes transition will present a number of challenges for you as you adapt to the many responsibilities involved. At the same time, think about the challenges for your children who never signed on for this. Be especially empathic with them if they express frustration, anger and resentment at first. Also allow your children time to adjust to the “new” home after each transition. In time these
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