What do children need to know when parents divorce? 1. I love you and I will not leave you. 2. You can talk to me and I will listen. 3. I am okay and I will take care of you and myself. 4. You still have a family that loves you. 5. This is not your fault and you did not cause this.

Jeanne Malone is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a court-approved “Parents forever” instructor with over 23 years experience working with children and families. Her office is at Ascent Counseling, 408 S.

Fifth Street in Springfield.