Be the Oasis
A divorce shakes a child’s life to the core. Mitigate the damage by providing a stable, consistent, loving home life as long as the child is in your home. Reassure the child of both parents’ love. Make them feel comfortable and relaxed around you. Invite the child to discuss their feelings.
Include Your Ex in Important Decisions
Be mindful of your ex’s right to be included in major decisions in a child’s life. Changing schools, getting surgery, and going to sleep away camp are a few of the major decisions that you cannot make on your own. Give your ex the same level of respect and knowledge that you expect.
