As mediators or family dispute resolution practitioners, we are always stressing the importance of prioritising what is in the best interests of the children. This means that we really try to get the parents to commit to a child-centred approach in respect of reaching agreements. This is a framework for separating parents to commit to engaging in doing what is truly best for the children, regardless of how angry you are and regardless of how justified your anger might be towards the other parent. To burden your children with your anger towards the other parent is not only unfair to your children but can cause them serious emotional harm in the long-term.  Read more