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Clear filtersAfter a long absence, a returning parent may want closeness while a child prefers familiar routines or limited conversation. Start with ordinary, low-pressure contact and let the child help set its pace.
Adults may disagree about how much to explain during a family change, especially when facts are unsettled. Set a shared, age-appropriate account of what the child needs to know now, while keeping adult conflict out of the conversation.
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