A Guide to Navigating Life In Two Homes
For many young people, one of the biggest changes after parental separation isn’t the separation itself, it’s navigating life in two homes. One week you may be settling into one routine, only to switch to another a few days later. There may be different rules, different expectations, different family dynamics, and sometimes the feeling that […]
Coping with a Difficult Parental Relationship
Recent headlines, including discussions around Brooklyn Beckham’s distance from his parents, have sparked conversations about difficult parent-child relationships and estrangement. Whilst every family situation is different, many young people and adults find themselves grappling with the reality that a relationship with a parent may not feel as safe, supportive, or healthy as they wish it […]
Juggling School, Friends and Parents Separating
When Life Doesn’t Slow Down When parents separate, it can feel like a major chapter of your life is being rewritten. This blog explores what it’s like juggling school and parents separating. It’s strange even though things at home may feel uncertain, the rest of life often carries on at the same pace. Lessons still […]
How to handle Christmas when your parents have split up
Christmas can be great — food, lights, music, time off — but if your parents aren’t together, it can also be a bit… complicated. Trying to make everyone happy, working out where you’ll be, or juggling different family traditions can get stressful fast. If you’re already overthinking what Christmas will look like this year, take […]
Top 10 tips for living in two places
How to make two homes work when your parents have separated When your parents separate, it’s normal to live in two different houses. It might feel weird or unfair at first — after all, it wasn’t your choice. But your parents have set it up this way because they both love you and want to […]
Reconnecting With Your Parent Post-Divorce
Divorce can shake up every aspect of life, and the relationship you have with your mom and dad is no exception. It’s normal to feel distanced or unsure about how to navigate your connection with each parent after the split. While this time can be emotional, it’s also an opportunity to rebuild and strengthen your […]
A Guide for Surviving Christmas with Divorced Parents
Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, the holiday season can be tough for anyone with divorced parents. For years, just hearing the word Christmas would bring up a lot of anxiety for me. What was once a time of family, and joy had turned into one synonymous of brokenness and dysfunction. I remember writing in […]