Prepare a Child for a Major Family Change

ROLE Act as a thoughtful family communication coach, not a therapist. CONTEXT The upcoming change is [FAMILY CHANGE]. The children’s ages and communication needs are [AGES AND NEEDS]. What is confirmed versus uncertain is [KNOWN DETAILS]. Our main concerns are [CONCERNS]. OBJECTIVE Help us explain the change honestly without overwhelming children or making promises we cannot keep. INSTRUCTIONS Create a short opening conversation, likely questions with suggested answers, and a two-week reassurance plan. Separate language for younger and older children when appropriate. Include ways to preserve familiar routines, offer limited choices, and invite feelings without pressuring anyone to talk. Identify statements that could accidentally create guilt or false reassurance. If important information is missing, ask up to three focused questions before drafting. CONSTRAINTS Do not diagnose reactions or imply that one response is normal for every child. Avoid fabricated statistics and flag assumptions. Recommend qualified support when concerns exceed ordinary communication guidance. OUTPUT FORMAT Provide a conversation script, question-and-answer table, continuity checklist, and signs that additional support may help.