When you suffer a divorce there are many changes in your life.
The time will come when you start dating again and this can be an exciting as well as nervous time.
The added stress is if you have children and you need to tell them you are dating.
Experts often suggest not introducing dates to your children until you are serious about that person.
You must also keep in mind the age of your children.
A 4-year-old and a 13-year old have two different sets of understanding.
Only you can judge your child and how they will handle learning Mommy and Daddy are starting to date other people.
When you decide to start dating sit down your children and tell them.
Don't try to hide it from them because children are smart and they will know something is happening.
They are also creative and imaginative.
They could create their own stories in their heads and they could be worrying.
Be sure to never surprise your child.
It would be upsetting to be visiting you and a stranger just shows up.
Tell them you have decided to start dating.
Tell them you are enjoying spending time with this person.
You don't have to give out any special information because you may not date that person very long.
Nevertheless, answer their questions and let them tell you how they feel about it.
Be truthful.
Let them know that this person is your friend and not replacing their Mommy or Daddy.
You are trying to get to know them better.
The day will arrive that you want to introduce your date to your children.
Ask them to be nice to your friend and try to get to know them.
Talk to your children after they first meet your date and ask what they think.
Tell them you appreciate them giving your date a chance and ask them what activity they would enjoy doing as a group such as going to the park or a movie.
This fun outing is to get to know each other better.
The first outing should be something everyone can enjoy.
Talk with your children after the outing and get their thoughts.
What do they like about your date? What do they not like about their date? How are they feeling? Always let your children know you love them and value their opinions especially on this important subject.
The time will come when you start dating again and this can be an exciting as well as nervous time.
The added stress is if you have children and you need to tell them you are dating.
Experts often suggest not introducing dates to your children until you are serious about that person.
You must also keep in mind the age of your children.
A 4-year-old and a 13-year old have two different sets of understanding.
Only you can judge your child and how they will handle learning Mommy and Daddy are starting to date other people.
When you decide to start dating sit down your children and tell them.
Don't try to hide it from them because children are smart and they will know something is happening.
They are also creative and imaginative.
They could create their own stories in their heads and they could be worrying.
Be sure to never surprise your child.
It would be upsetting to be visiting you and a stranger just shows up.
Tell them you have decided to start dating.
Tell them you are enjoying spending time with this person.
You don't have to give out any special information because you may not date that person very long.
Nevertheless, answer their questions and let them tell you how they feel about it.
Be truthful.
Let them know that this person is your friend and not replacing their Mommy or Daddy.
You are trying to get to know them better.
The day will arrive that you want to introduce your date to your children.
Ask them to be nice to your friend and try to get to know them.
Talk to your children after they first meet your date and ask what they think.
Tell them you appreciate them giving your date a chance and ask them what activity they would enjoy doing as a group such as going to the park or a movie.
This fun outing is to get to know each other better.
The first outing should be something everyone can enjoy.
Talk with your children after the outing and get their thoughts.
What do they like about your date? What do they not like about their date? How are they feeling? Always let your children know you love them and value their opinions especially on this important subject.