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Loyalty conflict

A loyalty conflict occurs when a child feels pressured to take sides or manage emotions between caregivers.

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Helping children adjust when daily routines differ between homes

Helping children adjust when daily routines differ between homes

Why routine differences can feel stressful Routines reduce the number of decisions a child must make. Repeated sequences provide external structure while executive function—the capacity to plan, shift attention, remember instructions, and regulate behavior—is still developing. Moving between homes can temporarily increase the need for these skills. A child may need to remember different rules, […]