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Children need understanding, too.

Children's lives change and they need answers, too.

Questions are an important part of the transition and answers are, also.

The need to understand what is happening is important, too.

Some let change just pass by while others dwell on it. Can you answer questions so they understand what you are talking about?

As long as you are up front and honest they will feel accepted.

Also, a positive attitude will increase a sense of worth. Some may be confused by your answer and you have to explain it in simpler terms but that is O.K.

The main concern is understanding what is happening, not only to them but to everyone in the family.

First and foremost, they should be included if they are old enough. Ours were in their teens and understood what was happening. Younger ones will need to feel helpful, too.

Keeping structure in children's lives makes them feel more secure. Sometime, during this time, you may have to live outside the home. This may disrupt lives some but as long as you keep in touch that helps to hold the family together.

Being separated from the family can add stress ---- but children cope well with some stress, usually.

The feeling of being abandoned is a devastating feeling. Your assurance that you still love them more than anything means so much.

Make this separation as temporary as possible. Tell them that you will be back to take them home very soon. This lets them know they are important to you. Just be patient and supportive, and shift the focus away from the chronic pain and suffering to other topics.

Shifting the focus will make things seem like situations will be getting better within the family. Get involved in the daily lives of the family as much as possible.

Giving approval and offering support makes us and everyone feel good when you get it. Getting rewards and being recognized makes us feel important. School is a responsibility and should be approached with a positive attitude. Let them know that it is their job and that it's a terrific way of helping the family to get better.

Also see that recognizing problems that they are having outside the home are equally as important. Don't just dismiss them as something they are not. Return To Home Page From Children


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