Step-parenting
However well it goes, there are times when step-parenting presents a significant challenge, especially in the early years.
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Separated parents: What’s it like?
Approximately one half of committed relationships (marriage or de facto) result in separation – that’s a lot of separated adults.
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10 Commandments for separated parents
1. You will recognize the child’s right to a positive relationship with both parents, and will not badmouth the other parent in the child’s hearing. You will not make remarks or facial expressions that suggest that the other parent is not a worthwhile person.
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Self-help books
These books are recommended by our clinicians, and you can look at the book by clicking on the picture:
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Changing houses in separated families
It is Saturday morning, and Jenny is preparing 8-year old Hayden to go to his father’s house for his fortnightly access visit. Hayden and his 12-year old sister, Candice, will spend Saturday night and Sunday night with their father, Jock, and he will drop them off at school on Monday morning. On Monday afternoon, they will return to their mother’s house from school.
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