PARENTS WHO LISTEN MORE AND SPEAK LESS . A child's emotions, thoughts, and behavior may be unstable during this difficult time. They need to be able to express how they feel without their emotions being stuffed. Some of the things they say may be difficult for the parent to hear, so don't dismiss or minimize what is said or how they feel. REGULAR ACCESS TO GRANDPARENTS . Relationships with your extended family may be complicated for you, but the kids still need them. Determine what access grandparents and other extended family members will have to your children, and remain open to the fact that these adults can be beneficial during this difficult time. It can often times be easier for children to express their feelings to grandparents and others. The best parenting tool ever created! PARENTS WILLING TO TAKE A PARENTING CLASS . I'm not referring to the inexpensive divorce class that most states require all divorcing parents to attend; I'm talking about a multi-session pa...
Words of wisdom and advice from behavior expert, author, and professional speaker, Bill Corbett