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 Working Through Conflict and Difficulty in a divorce   Advice,Business,Consumer Working Through Conflict and Difficulty: Parents frequently mention to our agency that they have difficulties managing their children's behavior after they've returned from their other parents' home. If you and your ex-partner aren't on speaking terms or have difficulty talking without fighting, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by this behavior, and even easier to overreact and take your frustration out on your child. Instead, focus on building firm and fair parenting routines for your home. Plan out a strategy for when your child is re-entering your home and your parenting territory, so you can manage this difficult time in a more appropriate and emotionally healthy manner. Tips for Managing Your Children's Re-Entry To Your Home: • Set clear, fair rules for your children's behavior that apply all th e time. Be especially careful to remind yourself to enforce these rules when you&