Co-Parenting Goal: Let Them Love You Without Guilt

Co-Parenting Goal: Let Them Love You Without Guilt

Following the guidance of a co-parenting goal is not always easy. However, the anger and frustration you feel toward your ex should not become your children’s burden too. It is essential to let them love you both without guilt.

You already know how stressful divorce is for adults, after all you’re living through it. But it can be difficult to understand how your children are processing this loss, as well as helping them understand their emotions.

For children, divorce turns the world they knew upside down. It is not uncommon for them to feel guilt or blame themselves. These emotions can play out in anger or your once outgoing child can suddenly be quiet or unsure of themself. It is important to allow them to grieve.

While this transition is never a pain free or seamless process, there are ways to ease your children’s hardship. HelpGuide.Org, recommends; patience, reassurance, and listening as great tools to minimize the tension your children are feeling. In addition to providing reliable routines, and working on the relationship with your ex.

This (not-so) simple co-parenting goal, can take time. As you work toward this goal, it is important to not disparage your ex in front of your children. Not only should it not be their burden to carry, it is not viewed favorably in the eyes of the court.

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