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with their other parent and can cause further issues in the divorce itself and ongoing coparenting in the future .
5 . Focus first and foremost on how to care for your children . You and your spouse have many decisions to make about finances , living arrangements , etc ., and reaching those decisions will take time . But the first thing you need to determine is how the two of you will care for your children — physically , emotionally , and financially . Ideally , you should agree with your spouse on this even before you tell your children
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more water – lemon added to water or lemonade type products for more flavor about the divorce .
6 . Be prepared for the behavioral fallout . It ’ s not uncommon for children of divorced parents to suffer emotional and behavioral problems . You ’ ve got a lot on your plate , but you still must be ready to react if issues like poor academic performance , conflicts with their peers , and risk-taking behavior occur . There are resources to help with those issues , of course , but you ’ ve got to be attentive so you can spot them and take action .
7 . Maintain consistent rules and discipline . One of the things children need most during a divorce is consistency . If 9 p . m . was
– in the summer months not only prevents dehydration , it can also help to reduce the risk of developing kidney stones . Summer favorites like cucumbers , tomatoes and watermelon can also bedtime before you told them about your divorce , it should remain their bedtime — in both households — after you and your spouse separate . If the discipline for breaking rules involved loss of certain privileges , those same privileges should be withheld in both households going forward .
8 . Adopt a hopeful tone as soon and as often as you can . You shouldn ’ t “ sugar coat ” the situation , but you should help your children see that there are ways to adapt to any life change — no matter how difficult — and find happiness .
9 . Don ’ t hesitate to get professional help . Mental health counselors are skilled
help because of their high water content and natural citrates , which can inhibit the formation of kidney stones .
In addition , adding calcium to your diet can offset some of the problems
at helping children and their parents through difficult events like divorce . It ’ s not a sign of weakness to ask for that help . Rather , it ’ s a sign that you support your children and recognize that you need to protect both their mental / emotional health and your own .
Turn to Baptist Health for Help
An outside perspective on the challenges that you and your children face during a divorce can be very helpful as you work to minimize the emotional impact . Learn about behavioral health services at Baptist Health today or find a behavioral health provider near you .
that can lead to stones from even healthier foods , such as spinach and other greens because it can help to lower the acid levels in your urine and deter the formation of stones .
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