National family justice organisation Resolution have launched this year’s Good Divorce Week with Parenting Through Separation being the main theme
The Parenting Through Separation Guide is written by family professionals and advises parents of how to put their children first during a separation. The guide is launched during the annual Good Divorce Week which this year runs from 29 November – 3 December 2021. The week is run by national family justice organisation Resolution who work tirelessly to raise awareness of how families can separate amicably.
The Family team at Rogers & Norton have joined with thousands of other family professionals to share this guide which can be downloaded here: Parenting Through Separation Guide.
Kerry Rowell, Director and Head of Family said:
“We know that the pandemic has put huge pressure on families and even more so on those who are separating. Every parent wants to put their children’s interests’ front and centre, but all too often they don’t know where to turn for help and aren’t given the legal and emotional support they need in order to do this.
“It’s important for parents to have access to good, authoritative and professional advice that helps them to co-parent thoughtfully and responsibly through their separation. We hope all local separating parents will use the Parenting Through Separation Guide, to help them find a better way forward for them, and for their children.”
The free guide is available to any parent seeking help during their separation. It contains advice about how to co-parent with a former partner, background on the common disputes that arise between separating parents, and how to talk to children about the painful topic of divorce or separation, plus much more.
Juliet Harvey, national chair of Resolution, said:
“I’m really pleased to have Kerry and her team’s support during Good Divorce Week. Resolution members like her do really important work in their community to help families separate in a constructive and amicable way. The more families who know about and use the free Parenting Through Separation Guide, the better equipped they will be to navigate the challenges divorce and separation brings, particularly when it comes to putting children first.”
Here’s an extract of advice contained within the guide:
Top tips for discussing divorce with your children
- If your situation allows, try to have a joint conversation when all of your children are present. Keep this age appropriate.
- Plan a series of conversations, including different follow up conversations, if your children are different ages. Be mindful that their reactions will depend on their age, developmental stage and their individual personality.
- Reassure your children that it is okay to feel sad or scared and showing emotion is good. They can always talk to either of you and ask questions.
- Remember you are a role model and your children are watching how you manage this situation. If they see that you are still their parents, making decisions together about them, then they will cope better.
Further updates about Resolution’s work can be found via their official Twitter handle: @ResFamilyLaw and on their website: www.resolution.org.uk.