One of the hardest conversations a parent can have is telling their child that the family is changing. Whether caregivers are navigating separation together as co-parents or on their own, knowing what to say (and what to avoid) can make a significant difference in helping children feel safe, loved, and supported.
This practical 3-page guide provides clear, compassionate guidance grounded in child development and attachment, helping caregivers approach these conversations with confidence. You can use it as a reference in your parent consultations, or email it to caregivers to support their child at home.
✨WHAT’S INSIDE✨
✓ How to prepare before talking with the child
✓ Top tips for discussing separation and divorce in an age-appropriate way
✓ A step-by-step guide for the initial conversation
✓ Reassuring messages children need to hear
✓ Common questions children may ask and how to respond
✓ Ways to support children through the transition
✓ Practical strategies for adjusting to two homes, changing routines, or when one parent is no longer living in the family home
✓ Tips for both co-parents and solo parents
One of the hardest conversations a parent can have is telling their child that the family is changing. Whether caregivers are navigating separation together as co-parents or on their own, knowing what to say (and what to avoid) can make a significant difference in helping children feel safe, loved, and supported.
This practical 3-page guide provides clear, compassionate guidance grounded in child development and attachment, helping caregivers approach these conversations with confidence. You can use it as a reference in your parent consultations, or email it to caregivers to support their child at home.
✨WHAT’S INSIDE✨
✓ How to prepare before talking with the child
✓ Top tips for discussing separation and divorce in an age-appropriate way
✓ A step-by-step guide for the initial conversation
✓ Reassuring messages children need to hear
✓ Common questions children may ask and how to respond
✓ Ways to support children through the transition
✓ Practical strategies for adjusting to two homes, changing routines, or when one parent is no longer living in the family home
✓ Tips for both co-parents and solo parents
