The Worst Ages for Kids to Experience Divorce, with Erica Komisar
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of divorce on children and the importance of timing and attachment in parenting.
I sit down with Erica Komisar to talk about divorce, attachment, parenting, and the values shaping modern family life. We explore what current research says about separation and child development, why timing matters when divorce happens, and how early relationships influence who we become as adults. Erica also shares her perspective on motherhood, identity, emotional regulation, and the cultural shifts affecting relationships today. If you're navigating family decisions, raising children, or thinking deeply about what creates a meaningful life, this episode offers plenty to reflect on. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 01:11 - Is Divorce Better Than a Bad Marriage? 02:47 - Why Are Divorce and Child-Free Living Being Celebrated? 09:06 - Development, Narcissism & Modern Relationships 15:45 - The Pressure Between Career and Family 16:09 - The Best and Worst Ages for Divorce 22:47 - Stability, Attachment & Child Development 23:03 - The Research Behind Early Attachment 28:56 - Emotional Regulation and the First Three Years 35:13 - What Stress Does to Children 40:23 - Identity, Motherhood & Modern Culture 44:00 - Production, Achievement & Meaning 46:16 - Where to…
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