Maternity and Paternity → Parents' Divorce for Children

Divorce of parents involves major changes in the small world of the child. This is a traumatic process, in which children experience a range of negative emotions: anger, anxiety, fear, sadness, etc. The age of the child significantly influences his perception of divorce and an understanding of family structure.

From birth to 18 months
Children of this age feel the tension in the relations of parents, but cannot understand the cause of the conflict. If quarrels between parents have the permanent nature, children become irritable and nervous, they had frequent bouts of ill temper, especially in the presence of strangers. Such kind of children inclined to lag behind in development.

How to mitigate the negative effects: the children need stability and closeness with family.Try to keep a regime that was before the divorce, especially for food and sleep. Provide a child with favorite toys, spend time with him longer than usual, often hold him on hands, thus providing physical comfort. Get help from friends and relatives to be able to relax and be cheerful when it is necessary to communicate with the child.

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