Create a "conflict-free zone" for children of divorce
My friend and fellow family law blogger, Grant Griffiths of the Kansas Family and Divorce Lawyer, has an excellent post today from the Billings Gazette. The article address steps that parents can take to protect their children from the conflict that often arises in the context of a divorce. It should be mandatory reading for all parents involved in a divorce.
Access the article at Grant's site, here.
Here are a couple of my favorite tips from the article:
Treat the other parent with respect and avoid making derogatory statements about the other parent in the presence of your child.
Avoid arguments, scenes, threats, fights and violence, especially when your kids are present.
Reassure kids they can still count on both parents.
Settle on a workable parenting plan that gives kids access to both parents.