Handout 14
How to tell the children
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Talk to them together to avoid confusion.
Take age and level of understanding of each child into account.
Then speak to each separately, check understanding, let them ask questions.
Tell them they will be told about all major decisions.
Tell them it will not be easy, but they will survive this.
Let them know that the decision is final.
Remind them that they are really important in your life. Remember though, children are quick to pick up on the difference between what you say and what you do, especially at times when there are major events and changes in their lives.
Understand that they may want to ask questions more than once.
Source: Anglicare Victoria: Parentzone Splitting Up.