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What Divorce Parenting Practices Is Best Appropriate For An
By Ruben Francia, Fri Dec 9th
Is there such thing as parenting practices that is bestappropriate for an infant? I tell you, yes there is. In fact,it's not only for infant. At every stage of children'sdevelopment, whether infants, toddlers, preschoolers, elementaryschool age children or adolescents, there is such thing asappropriate parenting practices. But before we get into discussing serious matter, let me ask youa couple of questions? Is it important for parents to know thebest appropriate parenting practices? What benefitschildren or/and parents can get if there is, by employing thebest appropriate parenting practices? I will leave thosequestions hanging into your mind but please make your answers asvivid as possible such that you will no longer mind time andread the rest of this article. Let's go back to business. First, you need to understand howinfants react to divorce. Knowing how infants react to divorcewill bring you to a better position of knowing the bestappropriate parenting practices you can do for yourchild.
So, how is infant affected by divorce? Infants do not understanddivorce but they can pick up on changes in their parent'sfeelings and behavior. When a parent acts worried or sad aroundan infant, the infant is likely to feel worried or sad. Infants cannot tell adults how they feel. Yes, they can pick uptheir parent's feelings but they still cannot tell us how theyfeel. As a result, infants may act more fussy and difficult tocomfort, or seem uninterested in people or things when theirparents are upset relative to divorce. Infants of age 6 to 8 months develop stranger anxiety. They mayact fearful or anxious around unfamiliar people. After divorce,an infant may see one parent less often than before, so theinfant may show stranger anxiety around that parent. Infants of age 8 to 12 months may begin to show separationdistress. Infants may cry, scream or cling when a parent isleaving. It is hard for an infant to be separated from a parent,especially for a long period of time, such as overnight. Whenparents divorce, infants may experience more separations andfeel less secure. You may notice an increase in your infant'sseparation distress during the process. Now that you know how infant react to divorce, I'm sure a lot ofideas comes to your mind on what parenting practices isbest appropriate for an infant. To add up to your list of ideas,here below are some of the things you should do to help yourinfant adjust to divorce. These are what I called the divorceparenting best appropriate for an infant. · Establishing a consistent, predictable, and routines. Havingconsistent is important for young children,
because it helpsthem to feel secure. At times, some parenting issues requirecommunication and coordination between parents, if the childspends time with both parents. Both parents don't have to dothings exactly the same way, but it is easier for children ifmost things are similar at each home. · Separate your feelings about the other parent from yourparenting role. This may be difficult but doing so will helpyour infant not to pick up distress feelings. · Interacting with the child in a location where the child feelssecure and comfortable. · Keep children's favorite toys, blankets or stuffed animalsclose at hand. · Reassure infants of your continued presence with physicalaffection and loving words. Infants and toddlers need to knowthat their parents still love them and that they will be takencare of. · Be actively part of your child's life. Infants are likely tofeel most comfortable around both parents if they have frequentcontact with both parents following divorce. · Be caring and increase your child awareness. Understands theirthoughts and feelings, and helps them express those thoughts andfeelings makes a world of difference. · Communicate with other caregivers. Talk with other importantadults and caregivers about how to support your child duringthis transition time. Be sure to keep them updated about familychanges. They need to know what is going on in order tounderstand the child's behavior. You can learn more parenting practices appropriate forchildren of any age in my ebook "101 Ways To Raise 'Divorced'Children to Successfully." Likewise, if you have difficultyrelating to your former spouse then get your free copy of myother ebook "8 Essential Steps To Cooperative Parenting andDivorce." For more information, please visit my website. With the above information, I hope you will become an empowereddivorced parent and believe that you can raise healthy, happyand successful children even if you're divorce. Copyright by Ruben Francia. All Rights Reserved. Publishing Rights: You have permission to publish this articleelectronically, in print, in your ebook or on your website, freeof charge, as long as the author's information and web link areincluded at the bottom of the article. The web link should beactive when the article is reprinted on a web site or in anemail. Minor edits and alterations are acceptable so long asthey do not distort or change the content of the article. About the author:Ruben Francia is an author of an indispensable parentingguide ebook, entitled "101 Ways To Raise Your 'Divorced'Children To Success". Get his other ebook for FREE, "8 EssentialSteps to Cooperative Parenting and Divorce." Visit his web siteat http://www.101divorceparenting.com
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