1. Encourage your child to communicate with you about their feelings and emotions.

2. Reassure your child that you are always there for them and that both you and your partner still love and care for them.

3. Provide routine and stability - Establishing a new routine can help provide stability and predictability to your child's life.

4. Encourage your child to participate in age-appropriate activities with friends and peers.

5. Seek professional help when necessary.

6. Avoid speaking negatively about the other parent in front of your child.

7. Talk to your child about changes in the family. Explain to your child what will change in the family to help them cope with the divorce.

9. Encourage your child to enjoy time with the other parent and new, extended family.

10. Stay involved in your child’s life. When you are not invested or don’t make time for your child, they feel unimportant. Your child wants both parents to be a part of their life.