A divorce can be devastating on the children, but doesn’t have to be. According to the Census Bureau, about 50% of all first marriages end in divorce today and about 2/3 of these divorces involve kids. Parents are often conflicted and worried about if they are doing the right thing and what the effect will be on their children. Children are generally feeling insecure about what their friends will think, what their own future holds and how things will change. The good news however, is that recent research shows that despite all the worry, about 80% of children with divorced parents grow up to be successful, well-adjusted adults. The ball is in your court, and as a responsible adult, you can take action to help your children adjust during this difficult time by educating yourself with the most current co-parenting skills and techniques.
Online Parent Class is the educational approach that every divorcing parent needs to help establish a safe, well-balanced new household. If you are taking it for a court order or self-improvement purposes, it is the perfect solution for the average busy parent who is juggling carpooling, school or work, and the children’s after-school activities and can’t conceive of adding one more thing into their weekly schedule. Online Parent Class is a 100% online alternative to driving across town to a traditional classroom. The course can be accessed from any web-based computer and becomes immediately available upon registration. The participant simply reads through the information on the screen from his or her IPad, PC, Laptop or Smartphone and at any time of the day or night. The bottom line is that you can do your learning while the kids are napping, while you are waiting for their ballet class, while they are watching a home movie, or after everyone has gone to sleep.
Taking this type of class from the comfort of your own home will give you the private, relaxed time you need to learn what is best for the kids. The chapters are divided by topic and cover issues like how to manage your stress and anger, understanding the legal process, the importance of role modeling, how to help build self-esteem, rewards and consequences, parenting styles and co-parenting teamwork. The program will also focus on what mistakes not to make and different conflict resolution approaches to help your relationship with your ex.
We have enough years of researching divorce in the U.S. to know what is crucial to positive outcomes. One of the best things you can do for your kids is to set routines and boundaries. Children thrive when they know what to expect. So at least while they are in your home, remain consistent! Also learning about the different stages of your children’s development will help you understand their age appropriate emotions and how best to talk with them about what is happening. This is all information that has been thoroughly researched and is readily available for divorcing parents to utilize at their own convenience.
We now know that divorce can have positive results for everyone involved. Children aren't doomed to a rocky future, but can grow up and have healthy long-term relationships. It’s possible to make two separate households work with your ex-spouse in order to raise happy, stable children. Education is the key to success and taking an online co-parenting class is your first step to getting there!