A Friend's Divorce and a Loud Toddler for 03/10/2017

Dear Family Coach: We just found out that our good friends are separating. My daughter is best friends with their 8-year-old daughter. Our families spend a lot of time together, celebrating holidays, taking vacations and helping care for each other's kids. Everyone is so upset. Now we aren't sure where our allegiance should be and how to help the girls stay friends throughout the adjustment. How do we move forward? — At a Loss

Dear At a Loss: This is a pretty sticky situation. It will be difficult to maintain the same closeness you had prior to the separation. In fact, it's impossible. But you can help forge positive relationships all around for the future.

Updated: Fri Mar 10, 2017