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HealthyDivorce

  1. “Resentment is like taking your own poison and expecting the other person to die” ~Author Unknown healthychildrenofdivorce.com
  2. Ask yourself, “What am I doing to create a supportive environment for my child to love and spend time with their other parent?”
  3. “Every day you are alive is a chance to make better choices” Bella Sebastian
  4. When you get angry at your ex 10% of that anger is due to the current situation 90% is from past hurts & frustration over expectations
  5. Divorcing individuals sometimes hold onto old anger towards their parents and take that out on their child’s other parent...
  6. It is crucial to separate your anger or experience with your co-parent from your ability to see them as a potentially good parent
  7. Sometimes setting good boundaries with the co-parent can be the healthiest thing for you to do for all involved ow.ly/9DLkS
  8. You want your co-parent to be successful as this will positively impact your child’s physical and emotional health
  9. It is one of your jobs to help your child have a relationship with their other parent ow.ly/9DLk3
  10. Remember that your thoughts and beliefs create your reality ow.ly/9DLj6
  11. Every time you are thinking something negative to say about your child’s other parent, tell yourself something positive ow.ly/9DLiy
  12. If your child hears again and again how horrible their other parent is, over time, the child will begin to believe they are also bad
  13. I was told as a child If you don’t have something nice to say dont say it at all This rule now applies to you as a parent...
  14. When children hear you throw out negative cuts or digs about their other parent it creates a negative feeling inside of them
  15. You love your child and want to ensure their future success. You deserve the best life possible and so does your child ow.ly/9DLhS
  16. Awareness of old habits and patterns is the first step to creating new and healthy patterns for yourselves and your children
  17. To promote the healthy adjustment of your child you must recover from the trauma of your unsuccessful relationship and rebuild
  18. “The first book recommended I read for my divorce was yours and it still is the best. Thank you for helping with my divorce” Dad,...
  19. Shannon’s book gives parents important insight into the issues and needs of children Albert Evans, Family Law attorney ow.ly/8jGxR
  20. It is better for your child if you refer to this important person in their life in a more positive manner than your ex or your former spouse