Parenting is no picnic, and when you’re doing it solo the challenges can be even greater. Whether it’s because of a divorce or separation, co-parenting or parallel parenting, loss of a partner, or you’re doing it by yourself by choice, single parenting can be overwhelming as much as it is joyful.In this episode, Matt & Liza are joined again by Sue Atkins, certified Parenting Coach, to discuss all things solo parenting, navigating difficult ages, tricky exes and ultimately how to put on your own oxygen mask first.For any single/solo parents, this episode is a must-listen for tips and tricks, some gentle reminders and of course some of the legal bits around child arrangements. 00:52 Statistics on single parenting in the UK02:17 Defining single parenting03:27 Main challenges and positives of single parenting06:06 Navigating the strains of single and co-parenting09:18 Support networks11:16 Addressing role models and influences 15:28 Communicating with children as a single parent19:11 Time management and support21:25 The joys of single parenting24:00 Legal support and frameworks for single parents26:49 Co-parenting and parallel parenting28:16 Parenting when you live far away from your ex34:12 Top tipsSupporting teenagers through divorce https://spoti.fi/49DyHCZParenting after divorce or separation http://bit.ly/4e7UkyA Supporting neurodivergent children through divorce https://youtu.be/Wyuv-sFlRT4?si=tqjo2OWeSEZlSE-A Parenting plans - a comprehensive guide for parents https://bit.ly/44dTN9W Further advice on the Stowe website: https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/child-law-advice/ If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2 Join our email list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one place https://mailchi.mp/69a5d247d3ba/stowetalks🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe Support https://bit.ly/41heUWNIf you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2 Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

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