Melinda Perry returns to the show to share powerful insights on divorce, blended families, and raising resilient children..

An award-winning industry leader, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, bestselling author, and founder of Happy Girls Don’t Do That, Melinda brings both professional expertise and personal experience as a third-generation child of divorce.

In this episode, we discuss how divorce can be handled with maturity and intention — and how the choices parents make deeply impact their children’s future relationships.

In This Episode:

• Why kids “see everything” during divorce
• The fine line between love and hate — and why it’s a choice
• How to talk to children of different ages about divorce
• The importance of apologizing to your kids
• The powerful 5:1 ratio (five positives for every negative)
• Why owning your part changes everything
• How to break generational divorce cycles

Melinda reminds us: divorce doesn’t have to define your family’s future. With accountability, communication, and intentional parenting, it can become a healthier new beginning.

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