Divorce changes a lot for children, but it shouldn’t require them to grow up too quickly. In this episode, Michael Flores, LPC-S, and Jinohn Marr, LMFT, talk about how easily kids can begin carrying adult responsibilities during divorce—worrying about their parents’ feelings, feeling pressure to make big decisions, or believing they have to choose what is best for the family. Michael shares an important distinction: give your child a voice, not the burden of the choice. Kids can have opinions, hopes, and feelings while still knowing the adults are responsible for the adult decisions.

Michael and Jinohn share three practical ways parents can help protect their child’s childhood. Instead of repeatedly asking what they want to change, try asking, “What do you hope stays the same?” Their school, friendships, activities, and traditions may be the pieces of normalcy that matter most. They also explain how routines and predictable expectations create a sense of security during a time when so much may feel uncertain. When children know what to expect and aren’t carrying decisions that belong to their parents, they have more freedom to do what they’re supposed to be doing—being kids.

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