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Separation and teenagers

Separation is something that many families will have to deal with. Changing parenting arrangements, new relationship dynamics and lots of questions are just some of the things you'll have to navigate to check out the resources below for some ideas on where to start.

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Advice for separating and divorcing parents

Learn about how to make divorce and separation easier on your teenagers and yourself.

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Make separation or divorce easier on your teenager

Nobody plans to go through a family separation, but you can minimise the impact on your child.

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Family life after separation

Hear from Kate and her son Griffin about parenting after separation and how they've stayed strong as a family.

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Talking to your teenager about separation

Check out this infographic to learn about the different conversations you might come up against.

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How to organise a great co-parenting plan

Explore tips on how to keep your teen front of mind when figuring co-parenting out.

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Handling communication issues with your ex

Co-parenting can be tricky to navigate. Here are some tips for managing conflict.

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