Children need loving, attuned parents, not necessarily in the same house. Today on the podcast, we are talking about separation, co-parenting and divorce. Even the most amicable separation is life-changing for young children and parents. But it doesn’t have to damage the children in the long run. Being a content single parent and the best version of yourself is better than modeling an unhealthy relationship. It can be the right decision for your family and also the hardest.
Back on the show today is Melissa Merritt. If you listen to the podcast, you will remember Melissa from episode 49, Choosing a Dual Language Immersion Program where she shared what it was like sending her kids to a dual language preschool and elementary school program.
Melissa shares her story of separating and divorcing from her husband when her son and daughter where three and five years old. Melissa shares:
- when she started thinking separation and divorce may be the best path
- the steps in the process, including therapy and mediation
- how she and her husband told the kids
- all about co-parenting from the custody arrangement to making family decisions
- the rollercoaster of emotions from grief, shame, guilt, to relief and peace
- the hardest part and the biggest surprise
This is a good reminder that a happier parent is a better parent.
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