Single Parenting Support Group
Today being raised by a single parent is not uncommon. About three in ten children live in a single parent home. The most common type of single parent home is one with only a mother. However, single father homes are the fastest growing type of family situation; 60% growth in the last ten years alone.
After 4 months of being divorced, my only 8 year old child is starting to realize that mamma is not coming home and that he will continue to transfer back and forth between his dad and I. He has that look in his eyes that is wondering how to fix the divorce and let mamma come home. He will not go and play with his friends and sits there. His father and I have tried to talk to him together and nothing seems to work. How do I get him past this?
I told my kids that their dad and I decided not to be a family with each other but that doesn't mean we aren't still their family. I also told them that it's important for them to know that I want them to be able to be happy about their dad and things they do with him in front of me.
I think it also helps that they see us get along well.
Hang in there! I have heard reiterating to your child that it is between you and their father and that your child did nothing to cause it nor can he change it. Maybe that will help?
I wish you luck.