Volume 49, No. 18 , October 05, 2006

Navigating the highs and lows of life after separation can be a rollercoaster ride for everyone involved – parents, new partners, kids, and the extended family – but now there’s a new guide to help.

Me and My Changing Family is a free booklet produced by the Child Support Agency (CSA) to help step-families move forward and build healthy relationships.

CSA consulted with experts, advocacy groups and tested the booklet with parents to ensure it addressed their issues.

Me and My Changing Family is full of practical tips and hints for step-families including starting a new relationship, the practicalities of making step-families work, how to get along with your partner’s ex, understanding step-families through your kids’ eyes, what about grandparents, and where to get extra help.

The book offers helpful tips such as setting ground rules and family meetings.

Me and my Changing Family is the fifth in the popular Me and My series developed by CSA to help parents dealing with separation.

People who are interested can order their free copy from the website www.csa.gov.au or by phoning 1800 040 972.

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