How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce (Without Breaking Them)
3 Simple Scripts + One Truth You Need to Hear
You’re walking around with a broken heart, and now you have to explain it to the tiny humans who trust you with their world.
Talking to your kids about divorce might feel like the most impossible conversation of your life.
And if you’re anything like I was, you’ve rehearsed a thousand versions of it in your head—each one worse than the last.
Kids don’t need perfect parents.
They need present, healing, honest ones......
So, let’s talk about how to talk to them.
Use Simple, Grounded Words
Avoid details.
Stick to what’s real, age-appropriate, and emotionally safe.
Script 1 (for ages 5–10):
Script 2 (for ages 11–14):
Let Them Feel (Without Trying to Fix It Right Away)
You’re going to want to “clean up” their tears. Don’t.
Tell them 🗣️:
“It’s okay to feel angry, sad, confused, or anything else. I feel that way sometimes too. You can always talk to me. We’re going to get through this together.”
And mean it. Your child is watching you model resilience.
Even when the house is changing, the rules are shifting, and the family is no longer under one roof…
give them something safe, consistent, and unshakable.
That might be:
A weekly pizza night tradition
A bedtime routine with the same prayer or affirmation
“No matter what, I show up for you.”
One Final Truth for You
You can’t protect your kids from pain.
But you can walk them through it, hand in hand.
The most powerful thing you can do isn’t to pretend to be fine—it’s to do the healing work, so they see what healthy looks like.
That’s why I created the HypnoDivorce Course—to support you, the parent, the human, the heartbroken soul—so your healing becomes their safety.
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The HypnoDivorce Course was created with care and compassion to support you on your healing journey. While this course is a powerful resource for personal growth and transformation, it’s not a replacement for professional therapy, legal guidance, or medical care. Everyone’s journey is unique, and your results will depend on your personal path and efforts. If you’re experiencing significant emotional distress, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed therapist or counselor who can provide additional support.