Protect Your Kids
Protect Your Kids
Divorce may be the right decision, but you worry about the impact on your children. Studies show that children from divorced families have an increased likelihood of depression, substance abuse and trust issues. But these outcomes are not written in stone, says psychologist Christy Buchanan, PhD. The degree of difficulty children experience depends on their parents’ behavior. Here, crucial ways you can safeguard your kids’ well-being.
—Christina Frank
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1. Don’t trash your ex.
Children who maintain good relationships with both parents are less likely to have long-term problems.


