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( -) The following is a summary of the articles below: 1. Keep it to yourselves until you are sure about the separation or divorce;... 2. Plan what you'll say. It should not be an improvised conversation; 3. Tell him/her together: It helps preserve your child's sense of trust in both parents. said psychologist Paul Coleman; 4. Keep it simple: No details, just a few key sentences related to how the decision will affect your child: child visitation schedule, living arrangements etc.; 5. Tell and reassure to your child that it’s not his/her fault: Example Sometimes things happen with mommies and daddies. We're really sorry that it happened, but it's not anything you've done." (Example by Isolina Ricci) 6. Avoid the blame game: Understand your child is related to mom and dad, whatever you say about one of them will reflect on your child; 7. Don’t discuss details in front of your child or over the phone: Place your divorce papers out of sight; 8. Expect all kind of reactions: Kids are egocentric so the first thing in their minds is how this divorce will affect their life. 9. Be open to questions 10. Make them feel they will be ok. This summary is from two articles see the links below: How to tell your child you are getting divorced (ages 5-8) http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-tell-your-child-youre-ge http://www.parents.com//how-to-tell-your-kids-that-you-ar/

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