{"product_id":"how-to-tell-the-kids","title":"How to Tell the Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey will remember how they found out. You get to decide what they remember.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe separation conversation, prepared with care — word-for-word, blame-free, and built to be the first of many. Research-informed, with every citation verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the research says\u003c\/strong\u003e (and this protocol is built on): most children are told almost nothing about the family change (Dunn \u0026amp; Deater-Deckard, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 2001) · it's exposure to \u003cem\u003econflict\u003c\/em\u003e, not the separation itself, that most consistently predicts how kids fare (Amato \u0026amp; Keith, \u003cem\u003ePsychological Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e, 1991) · and the majority of children show real resilience — painful memories are not the same as lasting harm (Kelly \u0026amp; Emery, \u003cem\u003eFamily Relations\u003c\/em\u003e, 2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe prep worksheet\u003c\/strong\u003e — both parents align on one blame-free story before anyone sits down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe talk in six beats\u003c\/strong\u003e — word-for-word, from the opening to the open door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat not to say\u003c\/strong\u003e — and how to hold tears, anger, jokes, and silence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour age guides\u003c\/strong\u003e — toddlers, 6–9, tweens, and teens, each with their own scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe question bank\u003c\/strong\u003e — sixteen real questions (\"Is it my fault?\" \"Where will the dog live?\") with answers that hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe first 48 hours and the weeks after\u003c\/strong\u003e — including when to bring in professional help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelling them alone\u003c\/strong\u003e — the complete one-parent version, for when together isn't possible or safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstant download · 15 pages · not therapy or legal advice — careful language, organized with care\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Sky Communication","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54563305554133,"sku":"CARE-TELLING","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/0876\/6933\/files\/cover-telling.png?v=1787188968","url":"https:\/\/clearskycommunication.com\/products\/how-to-tell-the-kids","provider":"Clear Sky Communication","version":"1.0","type":"link"}