Tension and emotions can run high during a separation, so it\u2019s important to take steps to reduce stress for any children involved.
\nIt\u2019s normal for children to feel upset, angry and anxious if their parents are separating or getting a divroce. It can feel like their whole world is being turned upside down, so it\u2019s important to do everything you can to make the transition less painful and confusing.<\/p>\n
You can help your child to cope with the upheaval of a separation using the following advice.<\/p>\n
Avoid the blame game<\/strong> Minimise conflict<\/strong> Minimise disruption<\/strong> Keep them in the loop<\/strong> Make time for your child and tell them you love them<\/strong> Listen to them and acknowledge their feelings<\/strong> For help or advice with separation law or children law, get in touch with our team of specialist family law solicitors here at Lund Bennett by calling us on 0161 927 3118.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tension and emotions can run high during a separation, so it\u2019s important to take steps to reduce stress for any children involved. It\u2019s normal for children to feel upset, angry and anxious if their parents are separating or getting a divroce. It can feel like their whole world is being turned upside down, so it\u2019s… Read More »Advice for easing the stress of a separation for children<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":991,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26,298,55,170,126,10,175],"tags":[61,35,34,3,12,13,58,49,169,42,11,9,19,306],"class_list":["post-781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-child-benefits","category-child-cases","category-child-law","category-divorce-law","category-divorce-rate","category-family-law","category-lund-bennett","tag-child-law","tag-child-maintenance","tag-child-support","tag-divorce-law","tag-divorce-laws","tag-divorce-lawyer","tag-divorce-settlements","tag-divorce-solicitors","tag-family-law","tag-family-law-lawyers-altrincham","tag-family-solicitor","tag-lund-bennett","tag-lund-bennett-law","tag-separation-for-children"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\nNo matter what the circumstances of the separation, it is important to avoid playing the blame game in front of your child. Keep hurtful or distressing details about the reasons behind your separation private from your child to prevent them feeling torn or stressed about their relationship with either parent.<\/p>\n
\nTry to keep all communications civil and polite in front of the children. Avoid talking about legal proceedings or conflict within earshot of your child to minimise confusion, stress and worry.<\/p>\n
\nAt a time that is filled with turbulence, it\u2019s important to retain as much consistency and routine in your child\u2019s life as possible. Maintaining routine will help to comfort them and keep them feeling safe and secure.<\/p>\n
\nAs soon as decisions have been finalised about living arrangements, discuss them openly with your child. Chances are they will be worrying about what is going to happen next, so keeping them in the loop and talking honestly with them as much as possible can help to reassure them.<\/p>\n
\nSometimes the best thing you can do for your child is to be there for them, holding them and reassuring them that you love them. Life can be hectic, emotional and stressful during a separation, but don\u2019t forget to take time out for 1-on-1 quality time with your child. Go out, do something fun and laugh together, you will find that it makes you both feel better.<\/p>\n
\nWhilst communicating clearly with your child is very important, so is listening. Let your child express their worries, feelings and emotions to you, whether that\u2019s using their words or through their behaviour. Acknowledge that this is a hard time for them and legitimise their feelings. Let them know that it is ok to feel sad or angry now and that things will get better.<\/p>\n