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A guide to support families of FIFO parents.
For Families.
When families go through separation or big changes, children often feel caught in the middle — unsure how to express what they think or feel. Our Child Consultancy service offers a gentle and understanding space where children can talk, draw, or play to show how they’re coping. Parents receive supportive feedback that focuses on the child’s needs, not on blame or sides.
Leah’s background in teaching, art therapy, and integrative practices helps families see patterns in communication and emotion that may have been overlooked. Many parents say that hearing their child’s experience shared in this calm, respectful way changes how they approach co-parenting. It brings clarity, softens conflict, and reminds everyone that the child’s voice truly matters. The aim is to move forward with more peace, understanding, and confidence in each parent’s role.
For Schools.
Teachers and schools often see the emotional impact of family change before anyone else does. Kids In The Middle partners with schools to help them recognise and respond to the subtle signs that a child may be struggling with transitions between homes.
Our consultants offer guidance, staff development, and simple classroom strategies to help children feel safe, supported, and understood. We can also work alongside wellbeing teams or counsellors to ensure that each child’s voice is respected in the school setting.
By building awareness and empathy among educators, schools become powerful allies for children experiencing separation. They learn to manage sensitive situations with confidence and compassion, creating a stable environment that allows every child to stay connected, focused, and emotionally steady during a difficult time.
For Professionals.
Kids In The Middle works collaboratively with Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs), mediators, lawyers, counsellors, and allied professionals and large and small businesses who want to include children’s perspectives in family planning and staff wellbeing. We provide carefully worded feedback reports that reflect the child’s experience without judgement or emotional bias.
Our role is to bridge the gap between what children express and how adults make decisions — offering language, insight, and understanding that supports more cooperative outcomes. Professionals appreciate our neutral, trauma-informed approach, which helps reduce tension, clarify misunderstandings, and prioritise wellbeing.
By including a child consultant in the process, families often reach clearer agreements faster and with less distress. It’s a practical and compassionate way to keep children’s needs at the heart of every resolution and, where possible, to help families stay out of court.
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