In this episode, Dannielle Young, Head of Family Law at Collective Family Law Group and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at Danielle Young Mediations, discusses the importance of effective co-parenting communication following separation.

Separation and divorce can be highly challenging, particularly when children are involved. The way parents communicate during and after separation plays a significant role in shaping their children’s sense of security, emotional development, and future approach to relationships. This episode focuses on adopting a child-centred mindset, reframing the co-parenting relationship as a shared management role, and maintaining respectful and practical communication.

Key discussion points include:
•Why communication impacts long-term outcomes for children
•Shifting from former partners to co-managers of your children’s wellbeing
•The value of a child-centred approach in decision-making
•Maintaining professionalism and separating emotional processing from parenting discussions
•The 24-hour pause rule for managing heightened or emotional moments

This episode provides practical guidance for separated parents aiming to reduce conflict, strengthen co-operation, and support their children’s stability and resilience during the post-separation transition.