FAQs for parents apart with ITV parenting expert Sue Atkins

In this episode Kate is joined by Sue Atkins with FAQs for parents apart.

Released: 15 March 2021
Updated: 28 November 2025
26 MIN
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In this episode Kate is joined by Sue Atkins with FAQs for parents apart.

About the episode:

Topics covered in this episode include: back to school anxiety, common questions from separating and separated parents, journalling and how it can help children through their parents' divorce or separation.

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:

Sue Atkins has over 15 years experience as a parenting coach and teacher, she is also Mum to two kids. Sue is the Parenting Expert for ITV’s ‘This Morning’, BBC Radio, Disney Junior, Good Morning Britain and India’s Education and Parenting World. She’s helped thousands of parents to overcome challenges and develop a balanced, down to earth parenting approach that creates happy, positive children, and relaxed confident parents. 

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.

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