How to Talk to Kids About Divorce | Dr. Korie Leigh

Divorce doesn't have to be a conversation you dread having with your kids. What if it's the beginning of showing them they can get through something hard?

Childhood Grief Specialist and Award-Winning Author Dr. Korie Leigh joins the show to break down how to talk to kids about divorce without overwhelming them or trying to make it painless.

Katherine and Korie explore how to figure out what your child already knows before you say anything, how the conversation shifts by age, and why getting it wrong the first time isn't the failure it feels like. Listen in for practical, developmentally grounded guidance you can use today.

What you'll learn:

Why divorce is a form of loss for kids, even when it's the right decision for the family;How to "dose" information about divorce so kids aren't overwhelmed;How to adjust the conversation based on your child's age; andWhat actually gives kids a sense of safety and stability across two homes

Highlights:

(00:00) Meet Dr. Korie Leigh

(03:11) What kids are actually grieving during divorce

(04:46) Why parents need to process their own emotions first

(09:26) Why "treat it like a business deal" is bad advice

(12:15) Why you should start by asking kids what they already know

(13:48) What "dosing" information actually means