Parenting

There are many ways to parent after separation. We cover all of them! Shared parenting, solo parenting or navigating a blended family if you have re-partnered. Find all things for children of separation, alongside educational resources, and support for your kids.

Parenting Topics

Shared parenting Solo Parenting Blended Families Children Education

Solo Parenting

Raising A Child Without A Father: Introducing Your Village

Raising a child without a father is one of the most challenging and often isolating journeys a mother can undertake. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely felt that familiar pang of worry—the guilt that whispers you’re not enough, or the...

Children

How to encourage your teen to read a book

As a parent who’s successfully managed to foster a love for reading in my teenagers, I understand the struggle of enticing your teen to read a book. The allure of screens and digital entertainment can make the world of literature...

Shared parenting

Positive parenting programs for separated couples in Australia 2023

In this article we explore positive parenting programs tailored specifically for separated couples in Australia. Navigating co-parenting after a separation can be a complex and emotional journey. Finding the right support is crucial for the well-being of both parents and...

Kids and Separation

Bird nesting after divorce: How to make it work

Bird nesting or a birds nest divorce is a simple idea: After a couple has separated or divorced, the kids remain living in one home space while the separated parents move in and out on a rotating basis, much like...

Explore these trending topics

Education Sex Self-Care Dating

Children

8 Ways to teach kids emergency preparedness at home

As parents, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our children. Therefore, ensuring our kids are equipped for emergencies is a crucial task that cannot be overlooked. From minor accidents to more significant unforeseen events, teaching our kids...

Shared parenting

How using the grey rock method for co-parenting saved me

Co-parenting is hard at the best of times. Include narcissism in the mix and it can equate to a whole new kind of chaos. For anyone who has ever gone through a divorce or separation when children involved, you know...

Shared parenting

11 Free co-parenting apps for separated parents

Separation is hard. With kids, it is harder still. Whether it’s emotional or financial, we get it. For this reason, we’ve put together a list of free co-parenting apps to help you and your ex raise your kids with less...

Shared parenting

Your ex is bad-mouthing you to the kids? Here’s what to do …

So, your ex (or someone close to your ex) is bad-mouthing you to the kids? What can you do? Separation and divorce can make those involved feel hostile and resentful, with emotions running high and feelings raw. It’s not uncommon...

Shared parenting

Coping mechanisms for DV triggers during shared parental care

Separation can be hard. It is hard on parents, and it is hard on kids. We do not live in a society of fairytales and there are times when being apart is the best outcome for both adults and children....

Parenting

What is gentle parenting and how do I do it?

As parents, we strive to create a nurturing and loving environment for our children, where their emotional needs are met and their development is supported. Two years ago, I stumbled upon a parenting approach that completely transformed my relationship with...