What do you actually say to your kids when you’re getting divorced? The answer depends on their age—and getting it right matters.

In this episode, Leslie breaks down how to talk to children about divorce from the toddler years through adulthood. She explains what young children need to hear, how school-aged kids process divorce, why tweens need honesty without feeling managed, and how to give teenagers more truth without turning them into confidants.

You’ll learn:

• What toddlers and preschoolers actually need to know
• Why young children often blame themselves for the divorce
• How to use concrete information and calendars to create security
• How much “why” to share with school-aged children
• Why tweens need honesty without blame or oversharing
• The critical difference between teenagers being able to understand something and being an appropriate audience for it
• What to do if you've already told your child too much
• Why one imperfect conversation doesn't determine your child's outcome
• The three things every child needs: Be concrete. Be consistent. Be repeatable.

You don't need one perfect speech. You need an ongoing, honest, age-appropriate relationship with each of your children.

Because when it comes to divorce, give your child the truth they are ready to carry—not the truth you need to tell.