Divorce isn’t a fun process for anyone, but it also doesn’t have to be a traumatic event either. It truly is up to you as a parent and how you handle it and the impact it will have on your children.
While it may not be easy, staying resilient for your children and providing them with a safe zone is the healthiest way to get them through the transition. And, believe it or not, children are far more resilient than most adults.
Coping with stress is all about processing emotions in a healthy way, as stress is inevitable in life. Whether it is talking to your children’s about their feelings around the divorce or engaging in a fun activity everyone, including you, can benefit from the list below.
And if your child is too young to talk about their feelings, pay attention to the behaviors they display. If they appear to be regressing in life, then this maybe their way of communicating to you they are under stress.
Here Are 50 Ways To Destress Your Children (And Yourself):
Create A Safe Place To Ask Questions
Go For A Bike Ride
Create Art
Listen To Their Favorite Music
Make Gratitude Lists
Journal Their Thoughts
Cook Healthy Meals
Go To Bed On Time
Take Photos and Create New Memories
Make Their Favorite Snack
Give Them A Hug
Go Hiking or Walking
Let Them Know It’s Okay To Cry
Attend Family Coaching
Go To The Zoo
Make Cupcakes
Play With Pets
Engage In Story Time
Run A Warm Bath
Play Cards or A Board Game
Go To The Movies
Do Deep Breathing Exercises
Make A Collage
Do Puzzles
Embrace Nature
Learn Yoga
Practice Meditation
Have A Dance Party At Home
Sing Songs Together
Engage In A Sport
Learn To Play A Musical Instrument
Get A Stress Ball
Make Slime or Playdough
Start A Neighborhood Clean-up Crew
Volunteer Helping Others
Build Something Together
Learn A New Hobby
Talk About Forgiveness
Use Aromatherapy
Recite Positive Affirmations
Adopt A Pet or Fish
Make A Vision Board
Take A Nap
Tell Jokes
Paint Artwork To Decorate New Room
Visit Museums
Go On A Scavenger Hunt
Build A Fort
Act Out A Play or Skit
Coloring Books
If you find you or your child is struggling with the transition of divorce, please send us an email info@divorcefamilymediations.com to learn more about our Parenting and Family Coaching services. Divorce doesn’t have to be a painful experience for children or parents if the right tools are in place.
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