Tips for parents in disturbed marriages

• Reinforce periodically to child that both love him
• Don’t try to pretend that everything is okay when he walks in
• Don’t try to compensate by giving him material gifts
• Explain reasons for fights, even when he does not show interest
• Never criticize other parent in absence, and don’t allow him to play politics between parents. Don’t use him as a spy. Don’t criticize other parent to relatives or friends in his presence.
• Don’t involve him or expect him to take sides
• Show small affection/appreciation to each other whenever possible
• Give him extra doses of demonstrative love
• Reinforce that family is important and permanent
• Keep communication open at least as far as child’s welfare is concerned
• Be aware of the long term impact on the child and that he may start showing bad behavior.

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