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Parenting through a divorce

By Ellery Aruldoss | 18/06/2012
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One parent gains custody of the child. The other is left to carve out a lone existence away from his or her former household. While the relationship between the two former partners has soured, the parent-child bond still remains and it is a bond that is already weakened by the separation the parents.

Communicate with your kids

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Both parents, even though they are separated, must work towards continuing the relationship between the child and his now distanced parent. Divorced parents should communicate directly with each other and not via your children. This is of course easier said than done, but is crucial. Define specific goals with your ex-partner and with our children and direct your time and efforts towards those positives objectives. Parents have to stop fighting over their children and stop playing the blame game.

 

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