74 - Telling Your Teenager About Your Divorce with Ann Coleman (pt 1)

It can be tempting to think of your teens as mature enough to handle more information than what you may tell the little ones, but what is actually appropriate to communicate with them when telling them about your divorce? Does that differ if you're not able to sit down with your soon to be ex and tell your teen together? Do we ask their preferences and involve them in the decision making process to the upcoming transition? What type of expectations do we set with them?   Discover expert advice on how to talk to your teens about separation, the delicate balance between sharing and withholding information and navigating decisions that need to be made post-separation that affect them. Teen parenting educator, Ann Coleman, joins us to shed some light on how you can create a supportive environment for your teen's development during these challenging times.   Whether you're in the midst of navigating parenting through a divorce or just keen on understanding the teenage brain better, this episode sheds light on creating stability, understanding, and love in the changing dynamics of a family.   For more information on the P.E.A.C.E. of Mind Initiative and to access the free resource center, please visit https://peaceofminddivorce.info    Follow us on Instagram @divorcedanddeterminedaf for more ways to help you prepare for what's to come in the divorce journey.⁠   Jamie Milam is a divorcée, Realtor®, Certified Divorce Specialist®, and aligned strategy enthusiast.  CONNECT WITH JAMIE: https://JamieMilam.com  Instagram | LinkedIn   CONNECT WITH ANN COLEMAN: https://SpeakingOfTeens.com Browse Ann's List of Freebies Ann's Facebook   - - - Episode Moments:   05:14 Giving Your Child the Best Version of You 09:19 Expert Advice on Discussing Divorce with Teenagers 13:34 Addressing Teenagers' Needs and Questions During Divorce 19:28 Decisions on Living Arrangements Post-Divorce 25:34 Separating the "Ex" from the "Parent" 29:02 Navigating Changes and Maintaining Honest Conversations with Teens