This powerful episode of The Smart Divorce marks a pivotal step toward more compassionate, informed, and child-focused separation. Featuring internationally renowned psychologist and divorce expert Dr. Joan Kelly, this conversation delivers a masterclass in one of the most emotionally charged moments of divorce: telling your children.

Before the Soft Landing Podcast redefined humane separation, this episode set the standard. It's an achievement episode—a foundational conversation that reshaped how families approach divorce, emphasizing transparency, empathy, and preparation.

• Why only 5% of parents inform their children with intention—and how to change that.
• How to script age-appropriate conversations that foster stability and security.
• The three critical messages every child must hear: “It’s not your fault, we love you, and we’re still your parents.”
• What to say, what to avoid, and how to prepare when co-parenting under one roof.

Deborah and Steve’s vulnerability, coupled with Dr. Kelly’s decades of research, create a deeply moving and practical guide for parents facing one of life’s most difficult transitions. If you’re navigating divorce, this is the conversation that will change how you do it—and how your children remember it.

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