Episode 11: Parenting and Separation: A Child's Perspective – Part 2: A Kid with Two Homes
In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Lauren Copeland, Director of CE Family Law, is joined by Bella Duncan, founder of A Kid With Two Homes, to continue the conversation from our 2025 series on parenting and separation – this time, through the eyes of someone who lived it as a child.
Lauren and Bella cover what children really notice during separation and why it matters, practical tips for parents on supporting their children through this time, the importance of building genuine adult support networks, how the language we use around separated families affects children, and how a collaborative approach to family law protects children long after the legal process ends. Bella also shares the resources she recommends for children of all ages, all linked in the show notes.
Whether you are a parent navigating separation, a professional working with families, or someone who wants to better understand the child's experience, this is an honest, hopeful, and practical conversation.
Important note: This episode is intended for families where both parents are able to safely co-parent. It is not designed for circumstances involving family violence, intervention orders, coercive control, or significant risk factors. If any of those are present in your situation, please reach out to a professional who can support you safely.
This podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, including but not limited to legal, financial, or mental health advice.
About Bella Duncan
Motivated by putting her words into action, Bella is an empowered kid of divorce who is determined to make change for the better. Having lived between two homes for over 20 years, Bella has experienced first-hand many of the challenges children of divorce face. Bella is an admitted lawyer and psychology graduate and provides insight into the realities of divorce from the perspective of the kid.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
A Kid With Two Homes
Blog: https://www.akidwithtwohomes.com/blog
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akidwithtwohomes/
Kinship Books by Rachel Brace
• Max's Divorce Earthquake
• Millie's Parent Airport
• Harriet's Expanding Heart
Home Sweet Homes Journal
https://home-sweet-homes-journal.myshopify.com/collections/all?sca_ref=8436431.G4xukoCJGF