Talking to children about parental separation is a sensitive topic. My best advice is to be honest and consistent. Avoiding this inevitable discussion with children can often result in false promises or the risk of instilling hope that parents will get back together. All the research suggests, children typically want their parents to reunite. This supports my own experience working with families following relationship breakdown. I recently observed an eight-year-old girl ask her father directly, “Are you moving back home with us?” Children are an inspiration in this situation. In response, her father was anything but clear, stating “That’s still being discussed between myself and mummy, but we both love you”.