Divorce and Young Children

If you are the parent of a young child, particularly of preschool age, you may want to consider consulting a child psychologist before and during your divorce proceedings. According to this article, recent studies show that a collapsing family structure may lead to long-term behavioral problems in young children. Because your child’s “support network” is undergoing changes (often involving a move from a blended to single parent family) it is important to provide a sense of unity and structure for your child. Therapy may help in promoting healthy childhood development despite any familial changes brought on by divorce.