Effects Of Divorce On Children

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keep from getting too stressed as a single parent (DeBord, 1997).
One of the most important ways to help children, even an infant, cope with divorce is to continue with constant habits. This will provide a secure and anticipated environment, which will lower the stress on the infant. Infants need to know what is expected of them (Duncan, 1996)
"Toddlers" (DeBord, 1997) are the second group. They know that they do not live with both parents but they cannot grasp the reason why. Toddlers that are going through this may experience a worsened terrible two's syndrome. This can include difficulty sleeping and "growing up". "Growing up" means to move away from infantile behaviors and to become more independent. The toddler might be afraid that if the custodial parent leaves, even to go to work, that he/she may never come back. The child may become attached to the custodial parent and cry excessively when he/she leaves, even for a moment. The toddler might cause problems in day care ...

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