Divorce doesn't have to be a conversation you dread having with your kids. What if it's the beginning of showing them they can get through something hard?Childhood Grief Specialist and Award-Winning Author Dr. Korie Leigh joins the show to break down how to talk to kids about divorce without overwhelming them or trying to make it painless.Katherine and Korie explore how to figure out what your child already knows before you say anything, how the conversation shifts by age, and why getting it wrong the first time isn't the failure it feels like. Listen in for practical, developmentally grounded guidance you can use today.What you'll learn:Why divorce is a form of loss for kids, even when it's the right decision for the family;How to "dose" information about divorce so kids aren't overwhelmed;How to adjust the conversation based on your child's age; andWhat actually gives kids a sense of safety and stability across two homesHighlights:

Meet Dr. Korie Leigh

What kids are actually grieving during divorce

Why parents need to process their own emotions first

Why "treat it like a business deal" is bad advice

Why you should start by asking kids what they already know

What "dosing" information actually means

How the conversation should change by a child's age

What gives kids the greatest sense of safety

One piece of advice before you have "the talk"

Meet Dr. Korie Leigh

What kids are actually grieving during divorce

Why parents need to process their own emotions first

Why "treat it like a business deal" is bad advice

Why you should start by asking kids what they already know

What "dosing" information actually means

How the conversation should change by a child's age

What gives kids the greatest sense of safety

One piece of advice before you have "the talk"

The reframe every parent needs about protecting kids from grief