It’s an unfortunate fact of modern life. Couples with kids split up all the time. It’s likely to be painful for both adults involved – and it can be even tougher on little ones.
That knowledge can break even the toughest of grown-ups’ hearts. But the truth is, if handled sensitively, kids can not only survive a parental break-up but go on to thrive.
“Many children have dealt with separation, so remember it is something they can and will overcome,” says clinical child psychologist Dr Anna Cohen of Kids & Co.