Parental Separation
Parenting through a separation can be a hard time for children, parents/caregivers and whānau. There are many changes that can take place when a relationship breaks down such as; emotional (grief and loss), financial, moving house, changing schools, and children may have two homes. You now have to co-parent with the other parent/caregiver and this can sometimes be challenging.
If there has been tension within the household, conflict, arguing, absences of a parent/caregiver then the separation can often feel like a relief for families/whānau and for children. The best people to support children at the time of separation are the people who are already supportive in their worlds, parents/caregivers, extended whānau, family friends and potentially someone they are comfortable to talk to at school. There are some great resources below to support you and your children on this part of your journey.
Resources to help:
Parenting children with additional needs during separation
Parenting tips and strategies to support children with additional needs during separation.
Work and Income
Work and Income website where you can find out what financial help you may be able to access.
Separation and finances
Information on how to manage and protect your finances/wealth after separating or divorce.
Parenting Plan
A workbook to help you decide what’s best for your children after separation.
Things to do:
Parents Separating and custody
The process you and your parents go through during separation.
Books for children about divorce
Books to read to children about divorce to help them understand what is happening.
Best children’s books about divorce or separation
More children’s books to help your child understand divorce or separation.
