Children are very likely to be upset so try to understand their feelings and behaviour.
	Children may grieve for a parent who leaves.
	Children can find change hard to deal with so try to avoid too many changes all at once.
	When parents are hurt, in conflict, or harm each other it affects their children.
	Children can feel torn between both parents. Your children may try to please both of you, so avoid things that will make them feel they have to take sides.
	Continuing anger or bitterness towards their other parent is hurtful to children.
	Children need to have an honest and realistic explanation of what is happening in their family, they will need your help to understand and cope with change.

Separation is stressful for parents and it can be easy to overlook and misunderstand children's needs and feelings at this time. How you handle this change in family life will be important for your children.