Going through a separation or divorce can be a stressful and emotional time, especially when children are involved. One of the biggest challenges parents face is figuring out how to co-parent effectively while keeping their children’s needs at the forefront. That’s where a parenting plan comes in. A well-crafted parenting plan can help parents establish […]
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What is Child Friendly Leeds? Here at Vollans Mediation we are proud to be ambassadors of Child-Friendly Leeds, a city-wide movement that nurtures the well-being, happiness and development of its children. Leeds is setting the standard as a city that prioritises its youngest residents. Launched by Leeds City Council in 2012, this project aims to
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Ah, Christmas—it’s the time of year filled with twinkling lights, too many mince pies, and more than a little holiday magic. But if you’re co-parenting, especially after a recent separation, the festive season can also come with its fair share of logistical headaches. Who gets the kids on Christmas Eve? How do you keep things
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Understanding parental conflict Parental conflict arises when separated parents have differing ideas, opinions, values, or priorities. While it’s normal for separated parents to disagree, ongoing and unresolved conflict can significantly harm children’s well-being. Harmful conflict can manifest in various forms. It might start with shouting, criticising, blaming, or ignoring each other and can escalate to
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What is Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM)? Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM) is the opportunity for your children to be included in the mediation process. It gives them a voice when you’re discussing arrangements for the future. Above all, CIM is a wellbeing conversation for children, a safe space to speak and process. It’s not a chance
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Although separation and divorce are very common, they’re also life-altering events that can have a profound emotional impact on individuals and families. The emotional journey through these experiences is often complex and challenging, leaving those involved to navigate a wide range of feelings. From the initial shock and disbelief to eventual acceptance and healing, each
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Top tips direct from children and young people with experience of their parents separating, to help parents to think about things from their child’s perspective. Download Top Tips for Parents who are Separated
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For all families, the Covid-19 pandemic created worry and difficulties. For separated/separating families the impact on the parents and especially the children has been compounded. OnlyMums & Dads produced this excellent follow to to 101 Questions to answer the most frequently asked questions they received during the Covid-19 pandemic. Download your copy of Separation and
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Planning Together for Children is a course that promotes cooperative parenting. It is a service that Cafcass provides on behalf of the Ministry of Justice. It supports parents to put the needs of their children first while they are working out how they can parent together when they are in the process of separating and/or
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The Parenting Plan is a written plan worked out between parents after they separate. This CAFCASS resource will give you some idea of what a Parenting Plan might look like for you and the kind of questions to think through as you are preparing one. Download your copy of the Parenting Plan
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