Parenting is a hard task, as most parents would most certainly agree. And it is often made more difficult by problems and issues that are completely out of your control, such as a divorce or separation from your spouse or your child's other parent. However, it is up to you how you talk to, work with, protect and take care of your child following a divorce, and according to author and educator Claire N. Barnes, there are a few common myths that you need to be aware of and avoid.

First, it is a myth that your child does not notice what is going on between you and your spouse. Even if you don't argue or fight in front of your children, they will catch on to nonverbal communication such as tone of voice, gestures and body language. They will be able to sense the tension and stress in the house, and it will affect them.

Second, it is a myth that your child will believe that the divorce is not about them. This is especially true during early childhood, when a child's entire world literally revolves around them. As such, it makes sense that they will think the divorce revolves around them as well. These feelings of centricity continue, to a lesser degree, throughout childhood and adolescence, as well.

Third, it is somewhat of a myth that the divorce will not affect your child in some way. It will take some work, and possibly professional help, to ensure that your child makes it out of your Columbus divorce without suffering any emotional effects. However, it is definitely possible.

Source: The Huffington Post, "The Kids Will Be Just Fine And Other Divorce Myths," Claire Barnes, Feb. 3, 2012