One of Britain’s leading childcare experts, Penelope Leach, has warned that the damage to children that can happen as a result of divorce or separation is being ignored. Penelope Leach was interviewed for an article in the Guardian newspaper, published on Saturday, in which she likens the repercussions of divorce on children as an epidemic […]
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Friendship after divorce? Paltrow and Martin show that it is possible
We’ve just read a great article on the Telegraph website on the theory that when couples split up, there’s no need to fall out. The article has been triggered by photos of Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow – famous for their recent ‘uncoupling’ – looking like they were being nice to each other and generally […]
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Last week saw the announcement that the government is to make changes to the arrangements for the way in which child maintenance payments are made. In essence, the government wants parents to amicably their child maintenance arrangements or face additional charges. The government has said that the changes are required because the old system was […]
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According to official figures just released, over the last ten years there has been a dramatic decline in the number of households in Britain in which a stepmother or stepfather is bringing up children from their partner’s previous relationship. The figures have been released by the Office for National Statistics and show that the number […]
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According to a recent study involving four thousand couples in the UK, in couples where the female partner is the main breadwinner, there is less likelihood of divorce in comparison to ‘traditional’ households. The study was published in the journal Sociology and contrary to the traditional view that families would be undermined by women having […]
Continue readingMore TagRelate's campaign to help parents apart
One of Relate’s current campaigns, ‘Being Parents Apart’, has been launched by the organisation with the aim of raising awareness of the challenges that divorce and separation can bring to family life. As part of this campaign, Relate have published an excellent online tool called ‘What Next?’ which is packed full of information and practical […]
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According to an article published last week on The Telegraph’s website, children who move house several times before the age of five are more likely to have behaviour and attention problems than other children of the same age. A study has been carried out in the United States and the results published in the journal […]
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A report due to be published later this week will show that children in the UK are more likely to be raised by a single parent, compared to any of the other major European countries. The report has been carried out by the Policy Exchange, an influential think-tank, highlights the fact European figures that the […]
Continue readingMore TagDivorcing parents are in denial about the effect of their family breakdown
A survey carried out by the parenting website Netmums appears to show that many parents are unaware of the extent to which their divorce has affected their children. Netmums carried out two separate surveys: one for adults and one for children who have gone through a divorce. The results of the surveys has found that […]
Continue readingMore TagThe challenge of Christmas in two families living apart
Christmas is traditionally seen as a time of year when families spend time with each other, relaxing and enjoying a much needed break from the hectic day-to-day routines of family life. However, as most parents will know, Christmas also comes with additional stresses and strains such as financial worries and the challenge of ensuring that […]
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