Hi ladies,
I'm after some ideas to help my stepson (6 years old) adjust to a big change happening in our lives.
I've been fortunate enough to land a job overseas, at the moment it is looking like a 3 month contract but there is the possibility it could end up being a lot longer. My partner is very supportive of my decision to tick off a life goal (for which I am very thankful).
We have my partner's son with us on a 50/50 arrangement and things are pretty smooth between both sides.
I just want to make sure our boy feels secure, safe and loved with this upcoming change. I'm concerned about how he might take this big change to his life. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a way I can maintain our relationship and reassure him I'm not leaving him and his Dad forever? We will obviously Skype. What do others who leave their children, for whatever reason, do to reassure them while they're away?
Thanks!
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If you're going alone and his dad is staying, I think he'll be just fine for 3 months. Just keep up contact. If it could turn longer I would be mindful about what you say about it don't make any promises you'll be back or it won't happen again just take it as it comes.
Yes, just me going. We told him 3 months but that could end up being longer. He loves to Skype so the promise of that seemed to keep him happy.
Thanks for your thoughts.