How to Protect Your Child’s Mental Health Through Divorce, Job Loss, and Change
How can you protect your child’s emotional health during one of life’s toughest transitions—like divorce or job loss?
In this powerful episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, host Lirec Williams uses Brian’s story as a real-life lens to explore the core principles of child-centered co-parenting during emotionally turbulent times. From navigating grief and uncertainty to modeling emotional strength, this episode delivers both heart and strategy for parents striving to lead with resilient parenting.
🧠 Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
- The importance of age-appropriate communication when discussing big life changes
- How to teach your children resilience by example, even when you’re struggling
- Why supportive communication between co-parents is vital for emotional stability
- The power of honesty and transparency in building your child’s emotional health
- Tips for helping children feel secure, seen, and safe during moments of disruption
💡 In the second half of the episode, Lirec turns the spotlight on co-parent wellness, reinforcing the oxygen mask principle: you must care for yourself first to truly support your children. This includes:
- Embracing mental health support as a form of leadership
- Creating healthy emotional boundaries
- Recognizing burnout and restoring balance
- Developing routines for stability and coping through adversity
Whether you’re parenting through divorce, job uncertainty, or emotional overwhelm, this episode is a compassionate and practical guide to navigating storms while staying anchored in purpose.
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