It's hard to see our kids be disappointed, especially when it stems from their other parent letting them down. It's instinct to want to protect them from that hurt, which often comes in the form of covering for that other parent. It could be as simple as getting the birthday gift for the party they're invited to on your ex's weekend, or as big as making excuses when your ex doesn't show up when they're supposed to. But shielding them from the inevitable disappointment from a difficult person isn't always the best thing for your kids. Parenting expert Christina McGhee explains how to deal with this kind of situation in divorce, and what's actually the better way to handle things. (Guest: Christina McGhee, MSW, Parenting Expert, Author "Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids")

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