Anna Dunbar

“How often do you see your kids since your divorce?” “How many nights a week am I entitled to have my children over?” “Is spending every other weekend with my child enough?” These are questions that come up time and time again from dads in our forum. They want to know what their rights are and how much time other dads are spending with their children post separation. And crucially they are worried about what impact the contact arrangements will have on their relationship with their children.

As adults we are well aware that being in an unhealthy relationship can negatively affect our wellbeing. So naturally, we want our children to enjoy healthy relationships, where they feel secure and supported. But this can feel tricky to navigate, if our own childhood or adult experiences have left us wounded ourselves. So, here’s how to improve a child’s social skills and relationships with their peers: Jane Cekic at Spurgeons runs many support groups for parents who have been in this situation.

Charles and Tina Parker Charles and Tina Parker, parents of their autistic child Chris, have a wealth of experience in bringing up a child with severe autism. Keen to share their journey with other parents, they have published a series of “tell it as it is” books. The latest focuses on their battle to secure supported living for their son Chris.