In his article, Trust for Children of Divorce: Seven Ways to Revitalize Your Children's Trust, psychologist, John T. Chirban, Ph.D, Th.D, discusses how a child's experiences during divorce can undermine their ability to trust, and hinder healthy emotional development. He shares seven excellent strategies for repairing, building and maintaining your child's trust during and after divorce.
Helping Children Manage the Holidays
Even in the most cooperatively run two-home families, the holidays can be very difficult for children. Children need both parents to operate in a way that creates a sense of security in them; and reassures them that their family living in two homes is still a family. For strategies on how to manage the stress for you and your children throughout the holidays, check out How Divorced Parents Can Help Their Children Survive the Holidays by Christina McGhee.