Caught in the Crossfire: Protecting Kids from Divorce's Emotional Toll

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Please Join the Transfrom Your Future Newsletter here, where I write about reinvention, personal growth and identity. In episode 22 of our podcast, we're joined by Rosalind Sedacca, founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network and a seasoned divorce and co-parenting coach. I looked forward to interviewing her since I am a child of divorce. and despite my best efforts, so are my children. This is not spoken about enough in social circles. It makes the subject taboo. Divorce, getting custody of my three children and finding a new partner was the most difficult thing I have ever been through. Rosalind shares her expert insights with me. She knows how to navigate the complexities of divorce with a focus on minimizing the emotional and psychological toll on children.

Episode Highlights

• Understanding the Emotional Impact: Rosalind explains the profound emotional and psychological effects of divorce on children and why it's crucial to address these issues head-on.
• Shielding Children from Conflict: Learn why fighting in front of children is one of the most damaging behaviors during a divorce and discover strategies to manage conflicts away from them.
• Reassuring Your Kids: Tips on how to communicate with your children effectively to ensure they understand that the divorce is not their fault and that both parents still love them.
• Role Modeling Positive Behavior: The importance of parents acting as positive role models and how this influences children's emotional well-being.
• Co-Parenting Effectively: Insights into maintaining a cooperative co-parenting relationship that prioritizes the children's needs and fosters a supportive environment.

Key Takeaways

1. Emotional and Psychological Impact: Children need to feel loved and supported by both parents. Ensuring they understand the divorce is not their fault is vital for their emotional health.
2. Managing Conflicts: Parents should avoid fighting or discussing adult issues in front of their children. Shielding them from conflict helps protect their psychological well-being.
3. Effective Communication: Consistent reassurance that both parents love them and that they are not to blame for the divorce can alleviate children's fears and insecurities.
4. Positive Role Modeling: Parents should demonstrate respectful and mature behavior, as children learn more from actions than words.
5. Co-Parenting Strategies: Successful co-parenting involves cooperation, flexibility, and keeping the children's best interests at the forefront of all decisions.

Resources and Links

• Visit the Child-Centered Divorce Network for a wealth of resources, including e-books, articles, and coaching services.
• Download Rosalind's free e-book, "Post Divorce Parenting: Success Strategies for Getting It Right" from her website.
• Explore Rosalind's other works, such as her e-courses and programs on co-parenting and managing anger during divorce.

Connect with Rosalind Sedacca

• Website: Child-Centered Divorce Network

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