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How to Tell Your Kids You're Separating with Bella Duncan, A Kid With Two Homes
• 20 minTalking to your kids about divorce can feel overwhelming. It may be one of the hardest conversations that you will have. How do you deliver life-changing news without breaking their hearts? How do you reassure them that they are loved, secure, and not responsible for what’s happening? In this episode, I’m joined by Bella Duncan, founder of A Kid With Two Homes. Bella brings an incredibly important perspective, one that she’s lived through with her her parents divorce. Together, we explore how to approach this delicate conversation with love, honesty, and compassion. Bella shares not just the emotional side of this experience, but also practical tips for parents who may be struggling to find the right words or the right time. If you’ve ever worried about how to protect your children while navigating divorce, this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. Why the conversation matters so much. 2. Timing and age-appropriate communication. 3. Delivering the news as a team. 4. What kids really want to know. 5. Why you must say, “This is not your fault”. 6. Ongoing conversations, this is not a not one-and-done conversation. 7. Breaking the stigma of “broken families. 8. Practical tips for helping kids adjust. Resources & Next Steps: Bella and I have collaborated and created a program for you, How to Tell Your Kids You're Separating. You can join at the introductory price HERE. Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: Visit Divorce and Separation Hub to explore expert resources, courses, and programs tailored to your needs. Share your questions or comments — you’re not alone in this. Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub. Host: Nikki Parkinson The Divorce and Separation Hub Website The Divorce and Separation Hub Instagram The Divorce and Separation Hub Facebook The Divorce and Separation Hub Linkedin Join our Divorce and Separation community HERE. Watch Nikki's TEDx Talk HERE. Guest: Bella Duncan, A Kid With Two Homes Connect with Bella here Website Instagram Loved This Episode? Support the podcast by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, and sharing it with someone who could use a little extra support right now. Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.
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