Regardless of their age, children can’t be expected to turn off their
emotions during or after a divorce any more than their parents can.
Fear, insecurity, shame, guilt and other emotions are usually triggered
when a parental marriage ends. These complex feelings can affect a
child’s focus, self-esteem, relationships with their friends as well as their academic performance.
In this excellent blog posting Rosalind Sedacca writes about how you can ease the transition of your children returning to school after you have separated or divorced by
opening the door to the many resources available to you through the
school. The key here is in forming a cooperative relationship with
school personnel.
Making your child’s teachers aware of a major change in your home
environment is helpful both for them and your child. That’s because
school is really a second home for children in our culture. Many children trust and feel safe with their teachers. By talking to the
teacher in advance and explaining the status of your post-divorce
arrangements, you can go a long way toward helping your child feel more
secure or less alone.
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