Coparenting

Navigating the emotions of co-parenting with The Breaking Dad

In this episode Kate is joined by Dan Betts aka The Breaking Dad to discuss his journey as a co-parent and a single dad.

8 July 2021
34 MIN
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In this episode Kate is joined by Dan Betts aka The Breaking Dad to discuss his journey as a co-parent and a single dad.

About the episode:

Dan Betts shares his story of divorce and co-parenting. Find out more and follow him here.

Please note: this episode was recorded before the introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales, and may mention the previous legal system. For accurate information on the legal process of divorce, please visit amicable.co.uk

About our guests:

Dan is a 31-year-old Dad from Hampshire, and co-parent to his beautiful four-year-old daughter Evie.  Evie’s mum and Dan separated just over two years ago when she was two and have since been navigating the ups and downs of a co-parenting life which as we know can be tough. Dan started to share their journey together on social media in an honest, no-frills and candid way, to show other co-parents who are struggling with parental separation that they aren’t alone. He now has a substantial online following and is known as The Breaking Dad

More resources:

Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.

Thanks for listening - here’s 3 months of the amicable co-parenting app for free! Open this link on your phone, install the app and create your account. Once that’s done, select 'I have a promo code' when setting up your family, enter PODCAST, press ‘apply’ and enjoy staying organised together.

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