One of the hardest aspects of my divorce was its impact on my relationship with my in-laws. They had become family, and in some ways, I was almost sadder about losing them than my romantic relationship.
If your child feels supported by a community of caring adults, such as their extended family, they can receive the security, connection, and consistency they need.
It's healthier for divorced couples with kids to treat divorce less as an ending and more as a shift in the family structure.
Prioritizing a continued relationship with grandparents, for example, can expose your child to a wider range of life experiences, which in turn can help them develop empathy and other social skills.
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