Divorce is really hard for a little toddler to understand, and it is particularly challenging to go over this trauma as an adult, while trying to support your little one emotionally.

In this article, I'm going to share a few strategies to help you navigate divorce with your little ones and tools you can use to ease the pain.

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Everybody is talking about how parents are coping with COVID19, working from home, having to homeschool, the amount of cleaning, cooking and 0 breaks they get.

But how our kids are coping with the effects of social isolation during the pandemic? Are they really aware of what's really going on? How are they reacting to their parents' stress? Are they able to identify how they are feeling? How can we help them dig into their own feelings, get them to express themselves in an effective way?

To answer these questions, we reached out to Haylee Bladen, LCSW, Founder & Clinical Director of Whole Kids Emotional Wellness. Haylee's practice helps kids and teens through personal counseling as well as skills groups.

Haylee was kind enough to also offer two Free Printables, read up!

Thank you so much, Haylee! Take it away: 

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One of our lovely readers is currently dealing with his toddler refusing to go in his car seats, bursting into a tantrum every time they need to ride in the car. Below you will find the tips we shared with her today to get your child to cooperate and ride happily in his car seat:

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Is reading a bedtime story part of your nightly routine? If so, what is your child’s favorite book? If not, consider adding it in! There are several reasons why reading before bed can benefit your child (and you!).

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