So, you have just moved into your new home. You might be living alone, or you might even be sharing with your new partner. Giving your child their own space in your new home might help give them a sense of belonging and thus feel more secure about their sleepover visits.

Do you have an allocated space?

Do you have a bedroom for your child? Will they have to share with other children? Even if there isn’t a specific bedroom, establishing a sleeping area and a place to call their own can be important.

Now think about your child’s sleeping space at their mother’s home. Do they sleep alone? Perhaps they have never slept alone before. Do you know their favourite colour, their favourite toys?

Think about how you can make your child feel more comfortable, how can you personalise the space? Perhaps you need to buy a bed, duvet, pillows, a night light etc. Is the sleeping area age appropriate? Getting your place ready for a toddler has very different requirements to setting up a sleep space for a teenager.

Parents separating can be a worrying and confusing time for a child, preparation and care taken in the early stages can make all the difference.

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