Divorce is one of life's greatest stresses (second only to death of a spouse). And for kids, the stress is amplified as one parent moves out and other routines and caregivers shift. Many children are often left to fend for themselves emotionally during divorce, as parents become wrapped up in their own financial, emotional, and relationship issues.
Parents going through divorce are well-advised to watch for signs of stress in their kids, including failing grades, withdrawal, and fighting or tantrums. To ameliorate kid's divorce-related stress, parents can refrain from arguing in front of the children, or saying nasty things
about the other parent, keeping consistent routines, and making sure kids maintain contact with both parents.
Divorce is a horribly stressful time but it can be less so if parents remember to put kids first, which is always much easier said than done, don't you think?
