In this episode, Laura and Ruth talk candidly, and tackle a rather heavy subject, co-parenting. They will cover how to manage difficult relationships to setting boundaries, manipulation and the effect a divorce or separation has on a child.

They also answer another listener question. This time from Lucy, a mother who is worried that her son, Charlie may be colour blind. Together, Ruth and Laura tackle what being colour blind really means (did you know there are 16 different types of colour blindness?) and give Lucy some tips on how to encourage him to learn about colour.

Books on co-parenting recommended by Laura

• Two Homes, by Claire Masurel
• When My Parents Forgot to Be Friends (Let's Talk About It!), by Jennifer Moore-Malinos (Author), Marta Fabrega (Author)
• Joint Custody With a Jerk: Raising a Child With an Uncooperative Ex, by M. A. Ross, Julie A. (Author), Judy Corcoran (Author) 

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