Becoming You Again
Becoming You Again
Karin Nelson
How To Tell Your Children You’re Getting A Divorce With Calm And Clarity
25 minutes Posted Apr 13, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Welcome And Why This Matters
Regulate Yourself Before The Talk
Timing And Setting Them Up
How To Have The Conversation
Reconnect With Yourself Offer
Five Things Kids Need To Hear
Keep Talking And Co-Parent Well
Share The Show And Work Together
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Your kids don’t need a perfect script. They need you regulated, clear, and willing to hold space for whatever they might feel without making them responsible for yours. I’ll walk you through telling your children you’re getting a divorce, and doing it in a way that helps protect their sense of safety, love, and stability. I share how to prepare before the conversation. I talk about the timing of having this conversation and a few ways to give your kids extra support after they hear the...