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#7 – KIDS AND DIVORCE
• Provide food & shelter o It’s your responsibility to
o According to the U.S. Census connect with your kids, don’t
Bureau, the average woman’s wait for them to reach out to
family income drops by 37% you.
after divorce. o Make the most of visitation
o Find a part time job, get with your children
temporary assistance o Stay committed to connecting
with your kids
• Dating • Working with your ex to
o Reassure kids that your co-parent
relationship with them won’t o Be involved
change because you’re dating. o Communicate with your ex
o Don’t let your dating interfere without fighting
with visitations and routine o Never bad mouth your child’s
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schedules mother
o Listen to your child’s feelings • Taking care of yourself
about your dating- don’t force o Eat right and exercise
a new relationship on them. o Take a look at your
For Evaluation Only
friendships- who’s helping,
who’s not
o Take time to set goals for
yourself and get your life in
order
the relationship and changes as
a parent.
o Take time to grieve the loss of
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