Helping children navigate divorce

Even when separation and divorce are necessary, children (even babies) are impacted. It goes without saying that it is crucial that the adults figure out how to work together and create stability for children in these situations. We’ve all seen families who do it well; and those who don’t — and know how both can impact a child’s social-emotional health, growth and learning. While it may be a hard experience, I believe it doesn’t have to be a bad one.

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