Families can thrive when one parent is awayfor prolonged periods. There are many waysto create a strong relationship with yourpartner and kids
a relationship that need timeand attention to overcome.
Talking openly andhonestly with your partner isas important for your childrenas it is for you. When parentshave strong and healthyrelationships, families tendto have strong and healthyrelationships and can supportone another through life’s upsand downs.
When parents
part permanently
Even if your relationshipwith your partner hasended, you are both stillyour children’s parents. Thesuggestions above are alsouseful for families who areco-parenting throughseparation and divorce.
The goal is to keep your
children’s needs central—and
communication with your
ex-partner civil, ongoing
and with the best interest
of your children in mind.
If you are struggling to do
this, a collaborative divorce
lawyer, family mediator or
counsellor can help. (Search
for breakup earthquake at
collaborativepratice.ca.)
A positive and nurturing
relationship with both parents
is as important for kids as
providing them with food,
water and sleep. Kids need
warmth and structure in a
relaxed, accepting and kind
setting that includes both
parents working together and
respecting one another.
Families can thrive when
one parent is away for
prolonged periods. There
are many ways to create
a strong relationship with
your partner and kids, says
Macleod. “Parents love their
kids and are invested in their
families. They want to do
the right thing.” And that’s
a great place to start! |a
