Even good parents who would never knowingly allow another person to hurt their children can, during a stressful divorce, lose focus on what is best for the children. This can cause children to feel neglected or unfairly treated.
Often during a divorce, parents can’t hide or separate their irritation or antagonism for the ex spouse from their feelings for their children. If parents aren’t careful, this transition period for themselves can harm the relationship between child and parent.
You child will most likely be uncomfortable with the way things are turning out between his or her parents. But there are a few things you can do to help lessen the lasting effects divorce will have.
- Sometimes age appropriate therapy is beneficial. This should be an objective third party whose only concern is listening. A child will feel more comfortable expressing anger or sadness to someone that is not involved.
- Even though you may be consumed with anger, grief or discomfort in the divorce, don’t allow your own feelings to get in the way of meeting your child’s needs.
- Pay close attention to why your child may be acting out. This will help you be more patient.
- Don’t lose touch with the activities the children were formerly involved in.
- Watch for any stress related symptoms such as stomach aches, migraines or nightmares.
At Lambert Law we want to do as much as we can to alleviate the stress so you can more easily help your children and move on more quickly with your life.
Call us today. You shouldn’t stay in limbo any longer. We’ll help you move on so your children can, too.
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