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5 things your child needs to know about your divorce or separation (from a marriage and family therapist)

If you're going through a divorce or separation, there are 5 things your child needs to know (and 3 things they don't!) Written by a marriage and family therapist.

On the floor of my therapy office, a 6-year-old draws a picture of her family. Herself, Mom, Dad, two brothers, and a dog. Her mom and dad are holding hands. Everyone is smiling. My heart sinks as I look at her drawing. Her parents have been divorced since she was 3. I’m pretty sure it’s been at least that long since they held hands and … [Read more...]

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