Episode 2: The Effects of a Broken Home ft. Kameron
“When I have to switch sides it’s not comfortable. It’s sad when I leave Mommy and then it’s sad when I leave Daddy.”
-Kameron, 8
Growing up in a single parent household, My dream was always to have children and raise them with a mother and father in the home. That was the most important thing to me. When I became pregnant and that fantasy did not transfer into my reality, I had no choice but to redefine what family means to me. However, in this episode, Kameron will be explaining how it feels being a child in a split family dynamic.
In this episode we explore, his feelings of awkwardness among his peers. He shares how difficult it is to transition from one home to the next.
Konvos with Kiya Conversation Starters from tonight’s episode:
What bothers you most about living separately?
My biggest challenge going from my mom’s house to my dad’s house is ___________.
If I could tell my mom and dad one thing I would like to do with them both it would be ___________.
“As a parent you have to do things that are going to help your child grow in a healthy manner.”
-Zakiya
“We have to learn that it is o.k. to talk about things that are uncomfortable with our children.” -Zakiya
“It is important to talk to your kids about this, It is important to model what a healthy relationship looks like between two parents. “-Zakiya
“Putting your kids first doesn’t mean putting yourself last either. “- Zakiya