After separation, parents want to read practical advice about what to do next. Here are some questions people ask after separation, and where you might find some answers.
How do I tell my kids about separation or divorce?
How do you break the news of separation to your kids? Dr Justin Coulson is an expert on parenting, relationships and wellbeing. These podcasts and an article from his website ‘Happy Families’ offer really helpful advice for parents talking to their kids about separation. Should his qualifications not impress you, he has six daughters of his own!
- Dr Justin Coulson’s Happy Families Podcast – Talking to kids about divorce
- Dr Justin Coulson on Single Mother Survival Guide Podcast – Helping children through a separation
- Happy Families – Ask Dr Justin – Dealing with divorce
How do I co-parent after separation?
Co-parenting might seem impossible idea after separation. These resources from the ABC provide some helpful insights on co-parenting. Maggie Dent is a well-known author, presenter and educator on all things parenting. As such, there are plenty of other episodes on her podcast ‘Parental as Anything’ that you might find useful. I know I have!
- ABC Life – Co-parenting in the first stages of a break-up
- ABC Radio – Parental as Anything (with Maggie Dent) – How to co-parent well
How do I resolve parenting issues with my ex-partner?
How do you resolve parenting issues following separation? Parents might be at a loss of where to start with this process. There are some great resources available online, created by the Australian Government. They are a great starting point if you’ve recently separated and are looking for information on navigating parenting after separation.
Family Relationships Online (Australian Government resources):
What next?
What next, once you’ve read and listened to the above?
Family mediation (or family dispute resolution) is one pathway separated parents can use to resolve parenting issues between them.
You can read more about family mediation on my website here.
