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Parenting apart resources for LGBTQ+ parents and children
Our team of Divorce Specialists are experienced in working with all forms of diverse families in our co-parenting services and more widely in our divorce and separation services.
It’s important for any child to have their identity celebrated in every way. For LGBTQ+ children or children with LGBTQ+ parents, there is an ever-growing pool of resources ranging from TV Series to books, blogs and podcasts.
We have put together a short list of useful resources to get you started.
TV Series
HeartStopper
This uplifting romantic coming-of-age story gives perspective to modern-day teenagers in the rainbow community as they navigate their way through secondary school. A positive story that provides useful insight for all children and their parents. HeartStopper is based on a graphic novel by Alice Osman and is available to watch on Netflix.
The Fosters
Following a lesbian couple and their multi-racial, blended family, The Fosters is an excellent show for children to see that there is no such thing as a ‘normal’ family makeup. The Fosters is available to watch on Disney+.
Books
BookTrust has put together a shortlist of picture books for young children that show and celebrate diverse families. The full list can be found here.
Books for LGBTQ+ parents:
- Confessions Of the Other Mother: Nonbiological Lesbian Moms Tell All!
- Journey To Same-Sex Parenthood
- Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children
Podcasts
The Divorce Podcast
- How to have an amicable separation with author, Lucy Fry - Listen to comedian Lucy Fry's co-parenting journey as a same-sex parent
- Exploring the impact of divorce on children with Place2be - Explore children's mental health during and how you can support them during a divorce or separation
The Divorce Social
If Ovaries Could Talk
Others:
- Daddy Squared: The Gay Dads Podcast
- Some families – UK-based LGBTQ+ Parenting Podcast
Websites
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is the UK’s largest single parents charity and has some fantastic resources on LGBTQ+ single parents which you can explore here.
FLLAG
FFLAG is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity. They are dedicated to supporting parents and families and their LGBTQ+ members.
The Proud Trust
The Proud Trust is an LGBT+ organisation that supports LGBTQ+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programs and the Proud Connections chat service. They have a specific section on their website for LGBTQ+ young people which you can access here.
Mermaids
Mermaids UK supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families. They have some great videos and resources for transgender children and their parents.
Relate
Read about Jill and Melissa’s parenting story and reach out to relate if you need any additional support or counselling.
If you have any questions around separation, divorce or co-parenting, get in touch with us.
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Who would be best to speak to in relation to child custody and housing? I'm separated from my ex-partner who is birth mum and has primary care for our children. I have 50% custody but I'm only entitled to a one bed property through the council as I'm not primary carer, in receipt of child benefit and I don't have a shared custody order. Without a shared custody order, I'm only entitled to a one bed property with three children. The solicitor said that the courts will not entertain such a request to simply appease the council housing team. My ex will not help. Is there anything I can do? It's making me feel like I'm not a significant parent and is not something I was aware that could be a problem.
Hi Gill, we're so sorry to hear about your situation. We have several blogs and episodes of The Divorce podcast that explore childcare as co-parents. For more personalised advice on fair arrangements that benefit your children first and foremost, please book a free 15-minute advice consultation with one of our Co-parenting Specialists.