Q. How can I make this transition easier for my child?

A.Unless special circumstances exist, children generally fare best when they have the emotional support and ongoing involvement of both parents. Ongoing parental involvement fosters positive parent-child relationships and healthy emotional and social development. The ability for parents to work as a team, whenever possible, is highly encouraged in order to promote the least detriment to the child.

For further information about your child’s developmental needs, things to consider with regard to parent visitation, and how you can best help your child adjust please see the Resources section for a parent’s guide as well as other online resources, informative websites, and other social service agencies.