by Rosalind Sedacca, CCT

One of the most difficult conversations I ever had was telling my son about my pending divorce. I struggled with the anxiety of guilt, shame, fear and dread for weeks in advance. When should I tell him? How should I tell him? Should I tell him alone or with his father? Most important of all, what should we say?

I had never seen anything on the market like my idea. The pictures were grouped by age. Some pictures were referenced by occasion. Some pictures in the storybook just showed our love for our son. When our son looked at the pictures in the child centered approach, he was felt our love. The pictures I chose were mostly of happy times.

When divorce happens there are many changes ahead. Getting a good foundation on what to say to a child from the outset is crucial. You can set the stage for a healthier split with How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide to Preparing Your Children ” with Love!.

The new book also focuses on five key messages that are essential for every child to hear and understand when their parents divorce. It is imperative that you share these points with your children. This will enable them to better handle, accept and even embrace the challenges and changes they will soon be facing: This is not your fault. Mom and Dad will always be your parents. This is about change, not about blame. Things will work out okay. Mom and Dad will always love you.

This unique guide to explaining the divorce to your children will go a long way in making the future brighter during these times of transition. While divorce is never easy there are tools and resources out there than can help. The Create a Storybook Guide is a great resource.

Rosalind Sedacca, CCT is the author of the new book, How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A fill-in-the-blanks storybook that prepares your children — with love. The Child Centered Divorce web site is full of excellent resources.

About the Author:

It is important to have a Child Centered Divorce if you desire to protect your children. You can get more information on Child Centered Divorce at www.DivorceWithoutDishonor.com as well as at www.childcentereddivorce.com

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