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Section 2 – The 5 stages
If you and the other parent follow these 5 stages it will significantly improve your co-parenting relationship and help you to create a successful co-parenting plan.
Section 3 – Stage 1- Your Parenting questionnaire
The main aim of this questionnaire is to help you and the other parent improve your ‘self’ and ‘external awareness’ (of each other) so that you can support each other, as parents.
Section 4 – Stage 2- Your Children questionnaire
Understanding what your children need is half the story, consistently meeting those needs is the full story.
Section 5 – Stage 3– Your Parenting Plan
The parenting plan template invites you both to answer a series of questions under specific categories in preparation for coming into mediation to explore a range of options, as you work together to construct a plan which will work for you both and the children.
Section 6 – Stage 4- Working the plan
In this section we set out some recommended Do’s and Don’ts to ensure that your shared parenting plan successfully delivers for everyone.
Section 7 – Post argument reflection
It can feel incredibly tough to come into mediation with an open, honest, reflective and flexible mindset and approach, ready to explore a range of different perspectives and options for your shared parenting plan.
Section 8 – Pulling it all together
Never underestimate the positive power and influence of hope and optimism when it comes to planning for the future, with another person, with a shared higher purpose.
Watch this video: 5 Great ways to put children first
This website offers a wide range of very useful resources and, among other things, looks at important aspects of how the law works with regards to your children.
Parenting through separation | Resolution
This guide aims to give parents access to information and support to help them with their parenting journey, through separation, divorce and beyond
This organisation (CAFCASS) and their website helps separated parents make arrangements for their children and co-parent.
You can even construct your Parenting Plan online through this website
You can also attend a FREE online programme developed by OnePlusOne to help demonstrate how different ways of communicating can improve your relationship with your ex-partner.
This website helps separated parents to think about, see and do things differently using a great range of video case studies- Well worth a watch!
This is a charity that helps single parent families to live secure, happy and fulfilling lives. They provide free and confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of matters.
Triple P Positive Parenting Programme
Triple P is a parenting programme is a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It’s all about making Triple P work for you.