Supporting teenagers during divorce

Article published on the Hello Divorce website on 28 February 2024

One of the main concerns of divorcing parents is how they can best support their children during this period of change. With adolescents, parental concerns are often exacerbated by the developmental and physical changes their teens are already experiencing more or less smoothly. Parents tend to be acutely aware of the formative significance of teenage years and often have a deeper fear of causing long-term damage as adolescents move toward adulthood.

Empirical studies highlight the ongoing significance of parental support and the value of strong sibling relationships for adolescents during this period. But what are some of the other ways in which divorcing parents can ensure their teenage children feel supported and heard?

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