Free Resources
Free Downloads for Separated Parents
Practical, evidence-informed tools to help you navigate co-parenting, protect your children’s wellbeing, and build a calmer family life after separation – no cost, no catch.
Five free resources – ready to download
Changeover Checklist
Make changeovers calmer and more consistent for your children
Changeovers are often the most stressful moment in a co-parenting week – for parents and children alike. This checklist helps you prepare, reduce flashpoints, and keep the focus on your children’s experience rather than your own.
- Pre-changeover preparation checklist
- Child essentials packing list
- Tips for calm handovers
- What to do when things go wrong
- Communication log template
Co-parenting Communication Planner
A structured template for keeping communication child-focused
Whether you’re just starting out or trying to reset a difficult communication pattern, this planner gives you a practical framework for what to communicate, when, and how – without the conflict.
- Weekly communication schedule template
- BIFF message-writing guide
- Topics that need two parents vs one
- App comparison guide (Our Family Wizard, Talking Parents)
- Response scripts for common flash points
School Holiday Planner
Plan school holiday time fairly and with less conflict
School holidays are a flashpoint for many co-parenting families. This planner helps you organise time, anticipate pressure points, and agree on arrangements for each Queensland school holiday period before disputes arise.
- Term-by-term school holiday calendar
- Division of holiday time frameworks
- Special occasions and public holidays guide
- Travel consent and notification template
- Child activity and logistics planner
Parallel Parenting Guide
A harm-reduction approach for high-conflict co-parenting situations
When direct co-parenting isn’t possible, parallel parenting reduces conflict by minimising contact between parents while keeping children’s lives stable and protected. This guide shows you how to make it work in practice.
- What parallel parenting is (and isn’t)
- How to set up parallel parenting rules
- Communication boundaries template
- Parallel parenting vs co-parenting: comparison
- When to seek additional support
What Your Child Needs During Separation
Understanding your child’s world when the family is changing
Children of different ages respond to separation in very different ways. This guide helps you understand what your child is experiencing, what they need from you, and how to recognise when they need extra support.
- Age-by-age guide: 0-17 years
- Common signs your child is struggling
- What children need most from each parent
- How to talk to children about separation
- When to seek professional support
Looking for more support?
Our free downloads are a starting point. If you’re ready to go deeper, our online programs give you evidence-based strategies, expert guidance, and a structured pathway for building a better co-parenting relationship – whatever your situation looks like right now.