Encore: S1E39 - Child of Divorce Perspective: My Daughter Sits Down to Tell Me About Her Experience Growing Up in Two Homes

What does a Good Divorce look like from a child's perspective? Karen gets the straight answers from her own daughter, 18-year-old Sophia, who reflects on 12 years of living across two homes, on watching her parents move on, and on how her experience shaped her ideas about family, relationships, and love.

takeaways

• Divorce can be navigated with less conflict and more understanding
• Children can thrive after divorce with the right support
• Preparation and communication are key when discussing divorce with children
• Creating a supportive environment helps children process divorce
• Transition systems can ease the burden of moving between homes
• It's important to maintain a sense of belonging in both homes
• Children should not be used as messengers between parents
• Emotional adjustments are necessary during transition days
• Having a structured approach can simplify co-parenting
• Divorce doesn't have to define a child's future negatively
• Living in two homes requires an adjustment period
• Longer stays in each home help children settle in
• Co-parenting can create a unified family experience
• Children of divorce can feel normal and supported
• Being a child of divorce doesn't have to be shameful
• Co-parenting teams can celebrate family events together
• Privacy in dating is important for children
• A parenting plan helps manage new relationships
• Divorce can lead to stronger sibling bonds
• The experience of divorce can ultimately be positive