portrait of a father holding a child in his arms, seen from behindFamily6 minWhen you're away – a father in a shared custody arrangementSince the split, our author has been sharing childcare duties equally with his ex-partner. Here, he addresses his two sons and describes how he feels about it.
A three-quarter-length shot from behind of a father and son washing up together at home in the kitchen. They are both wearing casual clothes.Family life10 minBreak-up: Nobody can replace me nowSince their split three years ago, our writer and his ex-partner have been sharing childcare duties equally. A mid-term review.
Education10 minNew love, new happiness - and how are the children?Everyone has the right to fall in love again after a separation. But what about the children? What patchwork families need to look out for.
Education7 min5 ideas on how to make your next childcare weekend a successMany children whose parents live apart are still only with mum or dad at the weekend. Expectations are correspondingly high.
Education7 minWhen the child gets into a conflict of loyaltyThose who separate from their partner rarely do so on the best of terms. However, if the rifts are too deep, this can have negative consequences for a child's development.
Education7 minFewer arguments with your ex-partnerCouples usually hope for more peace in family life after a separation, which is not easy. Five tips for peaceful communication.
Education8 minSeparated: How both parents stay with the childChildren can cope well with separation when mothers and fathers work together rather than against each other. This can work in a co-operative or parallel model.
