Supporting children’s wellbeing during a separation or divorce

Navigating through separation and divorce can understandably be one of the hardest and most stressful experiences for a family. It’s a time of big changes and uncertainty, so it can be hard to know how to talk to children about what’s going on when we as parents may have many unanswered questions ourselves.  

In this episode host Nadia Rossi speaks with Alesha Akintoye, a family law counsellor who works with families to navigate through their separation and divorce. Alesha shares how we can best support both our children and our own wellbeing through this difficult experience.  

In this episode you will hear:

• Alesha share helpful ways to explain separation or divorce to your children, depending on their age [00:02:01]. 
• How you and your partner can find ways to communicate in tough situations to support your children [00:11:23].
• Alesha share ways parents can support themselves through a separation or divorce [00:15:08].
• How you can navigate through co-parenting when you are struggling with the behaviours of your co-parent [00:17:23]. 
• Ways to help parents  overcome the stigma of separation and find strength in your decision to part [00:19:31].
•  How you can support someone who is going through a separation or divorce [00:29:00].  

Further information and resources

Supporting your child’s wellbeing during a separation or divorce

Talking to your child about separation and divorce

Looking after yourself during a separation or divorce

Parenting after a separation or divorce