A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar

How to Help Children Through Separation & Divorce - Part 1


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When families separate, kids feel every ripple.

In this three-part series, Bayside Mediation’s Principal Mediator Dianne Loveday and Alina Kleiman, Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, unpack how to support children through one of life’s biggest changes — separation and divorce.


Across these conversations, they explore how to:

  • Help children manage emotions and understand what’s happening in age-appropriate ways
  • Keep adult conversations private and protect kids from conflict
  • Communicate calmly and co-parent with empathy (even when it’s tough)
  • Rebuild stability, create new routines, and support children’s emotional growth


Whether you’re a parent, carer, or professional supporting families through transition, this series offers practical, compassionate advice to help protect little hearts in big moments.

For more resources or to connect with the team, visit Bayside Mediation - FDR & Family Mediation - Separate Smarter


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A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a BarBy Dianne Loveday & Paula Appelhans