In this episode, Kate is joined by Christina McGhee, an internationally recognised divorce parenting expert, speaker, and author.
In this episode, Kate is joined by Christina McGhee, an internationally recognised divorce parenting expert, speaker, and author.
About the episode:
Kate begins this episode by exploring the emotional journey of children when their parents separate. Christina explains how emotions may vary between children and when to seek professional help, particularly with sadness and anger. They discuss how to talk to children about separation and the importance of using the word ‘divorce’. Christina gives some great tips on how to reply to questions your children might have, especially when you're not sure how to respond.
About our guests:
With over 25 years of experience, Christina McGhee has been featured across television, radio and podcasts including The Times, Channel 4 and the BBC.
Christina's core principles provide valuable guidance to navigate the challenges of parenting apart, irrespective of the level of amicability between the parents involved.
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