One of the hardest hit areas during a divorce or break-up is the kids.
Children are often apt to blame themselves when a breakup occurs.
The turmoil of the childhood years seem to multiply when a parent leaves the home. Care must always be taken to, regardless of age, discuss what is going on with your kids. Great details are not necessary, but be straight forward with them and let them know what is happening. When events are shrouded in secrecy, kids are apt to fill in the blanks with their own over active imaginations. A child armed with the truth is able to better handle things and voice questions about what may be bothering them.