Navigating the choppy waters of post-separation parenting isn't just about splitting time; it's about knitting together a plan that holds your children's well-being at heart. That's exactly what we're unpacking today—how to build parenting arrangements that serve the best interests of your little ones.
In this episode I discuss the vital role of primary caregivers, dissect the logistics of transitions between homes, and tackle the thorny issue of maintaining a consistent home base for the kids. Delving deeper, I also address the nuances of overnight stays for younger or breastfeeding children and the delicate handling of past abusive dynamics in shaping a child-safe environment.

It's one thing to draw up a parenting plan, but quite another to enforce it when faced with a controlling former partner. Recognizing the hurdles of modifying set arrangements, I emphasise the power of early intervention and the irreplaceable value of support networks. 

I'm a specialist Separation, Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach based in Melbourne, Australia.

I support women to strategically navigate ongoing control and other forms of abuse after separation, and to optimise their outcome for themselves and their children.

Part of my specialist coaching includes helping women to optimise their court outcomes, particularly parenting arrangements. If you are navigating the court system with a controlling former partner, or suspect that you might in the future, I can help.


To learn more about what I do, and how to work with me, visit:
https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au

For more information about post-separation abuse: https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/thank-you

For more information about separation planning (including a checklist):
https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/separationplanning


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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Lifeline: 13 11 14

13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)