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    4 Critical Practices for Parents of Children Navigating Divorce

    by Brandi-Ann Uyemura Feb 15, 2020 2 minutes
    4 Critical Practices for Parents of Children Navigating Divorce by Brandi Ann Uyemur. Photograph of a child holding mother's hand by M Hrezaa
    Photograph by M Hrezaa

    Divorce can be traumatic for both parents and children, but consistent empathy and love can help your kids navigate this trying experience

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    Many parents are clamoring for answers. As a mom of two toddler boys, I get the need to calm questions with soothing solutions, but here are some lessons better learned from real life experiences than from parenting books.

    My parents divorced when I was 3 years old; their separation didn’t bring me peace.

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