This divorce lawyer in Vancouver Washington wants to help your child achieve success after your divorce. The best venue for your child to achieve success may be at their school.
Your child spends a lot of time at school. One might think returning after your divorce would be a welcomed return to normalcy.
Well…
That’s not always the case. Your child can no more turn off their emotions than you can. A return to school might be much more difficult than you think.
Don’t worry, we’re not advocating they stay home, but here are some tips from the Child Centered Divorce blog to help your child return to school and achieve success.
- Talk to Your Child Before Returning to School. Tell them about their new routine and who they can talk to at school if the need arises.
- Keep the Drama to Yourself. If you need to talk about your ex-spouse, call a friend. Try not to burden your kids with your drama. They would benefit from focusing on school, not your divorce.
- Make Their School an Ally. Teachers and guidance counselors may need to be informed of your divorce. They will be able to spot signs of depression and aggression and they will be able to reinforce the messages you’ve been telling your child during your entire divorce process (they are still loved, it’s not their fault, etc…).
- Enroll Your Child in a Support Group. Hopefully, your child’s school has a support group. It can be very helpful for a child to learn that they have peers experiencing the same issues.
- Show Up For Events. Regardless of whether or not it’s your “week,” try to attend your child’s school events. They won’t remember the event but they will remember you were there.
For more information, contact Crystal Lambert-Schroeder, a divorce lawyer in Vancouver WA, here.