The break - up of a family can bring a lot of stressful changes along the way. (familyandlifesolutions.com)
They are often going through stressful changes like relationship problems, work stress, divorce, or grief. (psychologytoday.com)
When you're ready to tell, choose a time to talk about it when your child is relaxed and not dealing with any other stressful changes, such as starting preschool or getting over a cold. (babycenter.com)