Living well in the aftermath of separation and divorce: The role of teachers, schools and early childhood services

Abstract

In this episode, interviewer Kristin Reimer discusses what living well looks like for some families experiencing separation and divorce with Linda Mahony. The conversation explores how educators want to do the right thing by families experiencing separation and divorce but don’t always know what that is. Linda discusses a project in which she asked the families themselves to find out what they identify as being important to them, what they need to help their children thrive in schools and in the world, and the important role that teachers and schools can play. We learn about the importance of keeping lines of communication open and the delicate dance that teachers need to do as they identify the needs of children and families and respond to them in sensitive ways.