Questions for the pros (about the kids)

[LRT Land]

4 and 6 year olds want to know that they are loved. They want to know that even if you split up you both will love them and take care of them. You don't need to have deep conversations and shouldn't. Try to have fun with them as much as you can - distraction works really well at that age. Answer their questions, but realize they are concerned about who will love them and take care of them - that is what is driving their questions.

If they see that you are upset, they will pick up on that. Acting "as if" for the sake of my child was easier than doing it for myself.