Divorce is hard, and co-parenting comes with its own set of challenges. When you’re a celebrity, some of these issues are amplified, but children are not. Priority 1, according to fashion designer and Fabulous Lives vs Ballywood Wives star Seema Sajdeh. ICYDK, actor-producer Sohail Khan Seema’s ex-wife has found love again. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Seema opened up about raising her children with ex-husband Sohail. Read also | Are you having trouble agreeing on your child’s bedtime? This can affect your relationship with your parents
“Children’s happiness will always be our top priority”
Seema and Sohail eloped and got married in 1998. They filed for divorce in 2022. Seema has moved on and rekindled her relationship with her ex-fiance Vikram Ahuja. When asked how she and her ex-husband are raising their sons Nirwaan and Johan, Seema Sajdeh said, “They are a by-product and I think both of us, Sohail and I, have always tried to do the right thing with our children. . And we always tried to instill in them the right morals and values.”
She added: “At the end of the day, they need to know that no matter what happens, both of their parents – mother and father – will always be there for them no matter what. Their happiness will always be our top priority. No questions asked: we are the second, they are the first.”
How to protect children from negativity
Divorce can be confusing and unpredictable for children, who usually rely on routine and consistency to feel secure. They may show signs of anxiety, which can lead to behavior problems, tantrums, and outbursts. Before long, parents – no matter how committed to co-parenting – can lose control. This is a scary proposition for any parent. If you want to understand your child better but are struggling, try these seven effective parent-child bonding tips to create a safe space for difficult conversations.
3 tips to help you navigate co-parenting
If you are going through a divorce or co-parenting, in an interview with HT Life & Style in 2017, psychologists shared some ways to minimize anxiety for children and how they can be protected from the negative effects of parental separation.
Clinical psychologist Ekta Soni of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, said to avoid nagging in the presence of children: “There is no point in nagging [each other] in front of the child, because good, bad or ugly, a father remains a father to a child,” she said.
Regular contact with both parents is critical to a child’s mental well-being to fill the vacuum created by the separation, and the lack of such contact can cause the child to become depressed. Counselor Hena Akhtar said in the same 2017 article, “Time, space, freedom, respect and communication nurture relationships, keeping them healthy. It sends a good message to the child, making him more confident.”
Both parents are equally important to children and therefore their special days are days that should be celebrated together. Ekta Soni said, “Whether it is an achievement day, a sports day or an annual day, both parents should be present and celebrate these days together. That way, the child doesn’t feel neglected and doesn’t feel like the family equation has changed.”
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.
