Divorce and Separation with Kids

Need help navigating a separation or divorce with kids? Around 30% of all marriages in Australia end in divorce. Divorce and separation is an extremely hard situation to go through and even more challenging with children.

This week we welcome our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner back into the podcast chair to talk about divorce and separation with children.

Dr Deirdre Brandner has over 30 years' experience as a Paediatric Psychologist. Through her private practice she has provided support to thousands of children, adolescents and families. Deirdre is a presenter and expert consultant in parenting & education, and is a regular guest on ABC News Breakfast.

In this week's episode we cover:

• Is it better to stay in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the children? Or is divorce/separation a better option for a child?
• How children typically perceive divorce/separation
• The common ways children will react to divorce/separation
• The best way to tell your children you are separating or going to divorce
• Dr Deirdre shares her advice on how to keep communication open during this time  
• Dr Deirdre shares her tip on how we can help our children cope emotionally during this time
• Signs your child might be struggling and when parents should seek support How children typically cope with two homes/ potentially two different ways of parenting 
• New partner do's and don'ts and how children typically cope
• Any long-term impact of divorce on a child

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