A parental divorce is always a hard pill for children to swallow. Often, they’re at the receiving end of the disagreements between their parents due to communication issues. Being a divorced parent is hard, but the emotional toll can be much harder for your children. Here are some tips on how you can do right by your child when they are not in your custody:
Reach Out to Your Children
Parents should be the ones to initiate the communication process as much as possible. Remember, the main reason why your children struggle is because you decided to split up. It is okay if they feel aloof at first, and they should be treated with understanding as they try to cope with their new set-up. As much as possible, you should set up a communication line where your child can directly contact you.
Discipline Them
Being a non-custodial parent does not mean that you should be too lenient with your child. If you still talk with your spouse, you can agree to have mutual disciplining methods so your children would not have to deal with a
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