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On Behalf of | Oct 20, 2021 | Child Custody |

The changes that come with divorce can have a huge impact on the life of your children. They have to learn how to live in two homes while seeing each parent less than what they were accustomed to. Trying to help them through this process must be a priority for both parents. 

Making your home child-friendly may be beneficial. Think carefully about what your child likes and how you can encourage them to embrace the things that they enjoy. Consider these tips as you look to do so:

Give them space

Provide your child with a space of their own in your home. This might be a bedroom, but it might be a special drawer or something similar. Having a place to keep their cherished items can help them to feel more at home. They will know where to go to get the things they need to enjoy their time while they’re with you. You may have to purchase items for them, but try to make sure they’re part of the decisions. 

Encourage responsibility

Kids need to know that they are a valued part of the home. One option that parents have is to give their kids responsibility. Assigning them age-appropriate chores can help the child see that they can assist with things around the house. This also helps them to embrace responsibility as they grow up.

Children who are going through their parents’ divorce will count on the adults to help them throughout the journey. One thing that you can do is to ensure that the parenting plan suits their needs. Try to get it established as quickly as possible so that you can help them fully adjust to their new way of life. 

 

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