How to Help Your Kids Through Shared Custody

No child wants to see their parents separate, so make sure they know why it is happening. Of course, that doesn't mean getting into the nitty-gritty. "Tell them that mommy and daddy have to live apart — otherwise they argue and fight," Connie L. says. She also reminds parents that "kids are very resilient, and they tend to recover and bounce right back."

Of course, going from house to house isn't easy, and your kids may resist at first. If that's the case, Lasha G. advises you to "explain to them that it is important to spend time with dad."