Ask the child s input. This strategy depends on the age and ability of the child to make good decisions but the child s wants and desires should be considered even if it is not acted on. This validates the child s sense of self. Additionally, the child may have a creative idea none of the adults thought about. Get professional help.
Divorce is difficult in the best of situations.
It requires a lot of support and advice for family members to heal from their hurts. From time to time, this might require parents to seek out attorneys, doctors, therapists, educators, or clergy to help cope with a high-conflict divorce. While family and friends can be sources of support, they can also be too close to the battle and provide unhealthy advice. Take what they can offer and find professional help for what they cannot. Back to article archives Ron Huxley is a parenting author, speaker, and consultant.