Divorce and Family Gatherings

As Easter and other holidays approach, please remember that you and your spouse are divorced or divorcing. Your children did not cause the break up and if you love them, you will keep them out of the crossfire.

When family times involve divorce, the tension can be difficult to endure. Remember that as problematic as it is for you, it is worse for your children.

Divorced Parent Rules for the Holidays:

• Be courteous to your ex and his significant other.
• Do nothing that will require the children to choose sides.
• Do not try to build yourself up by tearing your ex or his significant other down.

Trust me when I tell you that you will not be sorry. Even if he acts in inappropriate and or unkind ways, be the better person. Your children will appreciate it even if they don’t say anything.

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