Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends

Divorce and Devices: Co-Parenting in the Digital Age

Feb 26, 2025

45:25

In this episode of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends', Sue Atkins and cohost Angeline Corvaglia address the challenges families face with divorce in the digital age.

They discuss the role of technology in co-parenting, including the use of co-parenting apps like Separating Better, Our Family Wizard, and Amicable.

The episode highlights the importance of managing screen time in two homes, utilizing parental controls, and the impact of social media.

Legal expert Matthew Taylor from Stowe Family Law brings extensive experience in family law, specialising in divorce, co-parenting arrangements, and child custody disputes.

Listeners receive practical tips on how to navigate challenges, ensuring consistency and reducing misunderstandings during separation.

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This episode is sponsored by OnePlusOne, Separating Better.

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00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle

00:48 Divorce and Devices: Navigating Emotional Challenges

03:02 Co-Parenting Communication in the Digital Age

05:49 Managing Children's Screen Time Across Two Homes

08:46 Introducing Our Guest: Matthew Taylor on Family Law

09:32 The Impact of Technology on Co-Parenting

15:12 Strategies for Healthy Digital Communication Post-Divorce

22:05 Handling Anger and Online Behaviour During Divorce

23:59 Pause Before Posting: Essential Advice

25:31 Social Media Evidence in Custody Disputes

26:50 Tech Abuse and Harassment

27:30 Screen Time and Co-Parenting Challenges