What can I do if my ex says bad things about me to my children?

The relationship you have with your children is very important. The stronger your relationship with them, the less likely they are to believe your ex. Over time, if the ex continues saying bad things about you, the children may get upset and say something. Spend good, quality time with your children and talk with them about their feelings. You could even let them know that they have two parents and even though you’re not together anymore, each parent still loves them. You could also tell them that you don’t agree with how your ex is talking about you and ask them how they feel when that happens. They may need to be the ones to tell their other parent to stop talking bad about you because it makes them feel bad. If it continues, a family therapist may be helpful.