When your relationship with your ex broke down, your natural inclination may have been to move as far away from them as possible. But when children are involved and you are co-parenting, Sonia Cann-Milland, Melbourne-based counsellor and stepfamily expert, said the geographical distance between the co-parents can make a difference to the effectiveness of the co-parenting relationship. 

She says, living nearby to your ex can make it easier in terms of shared access to the children and an ability for both parents to be truly engaged in the child’s community. It also has many benefits from a logistics perspective. 

Whilst sometimes it simply might not be possible to live near to your ex, due to remarriage or a job transfer - if it is, Sonia’s tip might just be worth pondering.



Episode Link:

intheblend.com.au/podcast/dr-sonia-cann-millan-on-dealing-with-your-ex-in-a-productive-way/

When your relationship with your ex broke down, your natural inclination may have been to move as far away from them as possible. But when children are involved and you are co-parenting, Sonia Cann-Milland, Melbourne-based counsellor and stepfamily expert, said the geographical distance between the co-parents can make a difference to the effectiveness of the co-parenting relationship. 
She says, living nearby to your ex can make it easier in terms of shared access to the children and an ability for both parents to be truly engaged in the child’s community. It also has many benefits from a logistics perspective. 
Whilst sometimes it simply might not be possible to live near to your ex, due to remarriage or a job transfer - if it is, Sonia’s tip might just be worth pondering.
 
Episode Link:
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In The Blend is a podcast series that helps parents navigate life within step-families. 

Join host Laura Jenkins as she speaks with experts and guests to get practical advice on how to have a harmonious blended family life. 

This series dives deep into the unique dynamics, logistics, and challenges of raising a blended family. From new partners, to juggling mixed finances - Laura will help guide you through it. 

In The Blend is a podcast series that helps parents navigate life within step-families. 
Join host Laura Jenkins as she speaks with experts and guests to get practical advice on how to have a harmonious blended family life. 
This series dives deep into the unique dynamics, logistics, and challenges of raising a blended family. From new partners, to juggling mixed finances - Laura will help guide you through it.

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