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Summary: Make sure you are in good spirits when you tell a child about a divorce. Learn about properly telling a child about a divorce with tips from a childcare psychology expert in this free child care video.
Dr. F. Felicia Ferrara has 25 years of experience in psychology with a specialization in childcare and adolescent adjustment. Dr. Ferrara maintains a private practice in Tampa and...read more
"Hello, I'm Doctor Felicia and I'm here to speak to you about how to tell your child about divorce. It's never an easy topic and no one wants to willingly speak to their child about this but sometimes it happens. When you do speak to your child about divorce make sure that you're in good spirits at the time you speak to them as much as you can. Do not speak to them when you're upset or crying or angry about your own circumstances. Try to separate your feelings from that other child. Remember children feel that their whole world is collapsing and at that age they're very vulnerable. So, it's important that you make them feel that you and the alternate partner are going to be as cooperative as possible and reassure your child that you both love them. Many children blame themselves for divorce or they can feel that the person who’s leaving no longer loves them and that's the last thing you want to do to a child. A child needs both parents in their life. So, it's important for you to reassure them that although you're getting divorce only mommy and daddy are getting divorce and mommy and daddy still both love the children very much. So, please keep your tears to yourself because it's not an item that a child should see and if you act assured, I promise you your child will be more assured as well. So, this is happy discussion time with your child and also hopefully you will reassure them in every way that you will both be there for them. I wish you luck on your journey. God bless."
eHow Article: Telling Children About Divorce
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