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With so many Hollywood stars setting a poor example of parenting after divorce (just read any story about Brittany Spears’ escapades), it’s comforting to see a celebrity couple putting their children first. Divorced celebs Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe have managed to rise above personal resentment for the sake of their children.
Just three months after their split, the couple was seen attending a school function together with their young children. Too often during divorce parents get caught up in their own emotional pain and fail to address the emotional and psychological needs of their children. This only adds to their children’s distress.
Divorcing parents need to make a concerted effort to set aside their differences and concentrate on their children when they are together. It is important to children that both parents attend school activities, programs, sporting events, recitals, etc. When you’re with your children, be respectful and polite to your spouse and keep the focus on the kids.
This is particularly important to remember as the holidays approach. You and your spouse should both join your children for school holiday programs, church activities, band and choral concerts — all those things that are important to your child during the holidays. It’s not as hard as you think. Just focus on the joy of being with your children and their excitement and joy in the holiday.
