Category: Co-parenting

Introducing New Partners To Children: A Co-Parenting Guide

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Introducing a new partner to your children can be a delicate process. It requires careful thought, communication, and sensitivity. This significant step can bring up a range of emotions for you, your ex, and your children. And so, it’s crucial to navigate it in a way that creates trust, security, and understanding.

In this blog post, I’ll discuss how to approach this situation with care, emphasising the importance of co-parenting communication, preparing your children for the transition, and ensuring their emotional well-being throughout the process.Continue Reading →

Managing Child Support Payments: Effective Strategies for Single Mums in the UK

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This blog post is sponsored by Jones Whyte.

Navigating the complexities of child support can be one of the many challenges single mums face after a divorce. Ensuring that child support payments are managed effectively is crucial for your financial stability and your children’s well-being. Several strategies can help make this process smoother and less stressful for single mums in the United Kingdom. Here’s a comprehensive guide to managing child support payments effectively.Continue Reading →

Co-parenting with an ex who has a new partner

So, here’s a situation that can stir up a cocktail of emotions: your ex-partner moving on and getting a new partner. It’s natural to feel a mix of things… jealousy, sadness, resentment, or maybe relief or even elation. But before you let these wild emotions take hold, when it comes to your children, there’s one key takeaway – prioritising a positive co-parenting relationship. Yes, even with a new partner in the picture. And there are benefits for everyone involved. Here’s why:Continue Reading →

Setting Boundaries in Co-parenting with a High-Conflict Ex-Partner

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Co-parenting with a high-conflict partner can be incredibly challenging, leaving single mothers feeling drained, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Co-parenting, at the best of times, is a delicate dance, but when your partner is high-conflict, it can feel like navigating a minefield. In these situations, setting boundaries becomes essential for maintaining your sanity, protecting your well-being, and creating a more peaceful co-parenting environment. But it’s not easy. In this blog post, we explore 12 strategies for single mothers on how to set boundaries when co-parenting with a high-conflict ex-partner.Continue Reading →