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We are Scotland's leading shared parenting charity. We put the welfare and rights of the child at the heart of everything we do. Please visit our website if you want to know more: http://sharedparenting.scot
πΆWeβll once again be taking part in Kiltwalks across Scotland this year - join us! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
πGlasgow - 26th April
πAberdeen - 7th June
πDundee - 16th August
πEdinburgh - 13th September
For more info, ring 0131 557 2440 or email Kiltwalk@sharedparenting.scot
Our tribute to Sir James Mundy www.scottishlegal.com/articles/sha...
π Survival tips for caregivers when sharing parenting this Christmas from Shared Parenting Scotland
Building healthy relationships at Christmas will last a lifetime. Here are our top tips for coparenting over the festive period π²
π If you can, give your child the gift of co-parenting this Christmas
π Policy and Public Affairs Round-Up - November 2025
As part of our commitment to ensuring childrenβs wellbeing remain the foundation of post-separation support in Scotland, we continue to engage actively with policymakers, practitioners, and partners across the country.
See below β¬οΈ
Check back here later for more updates on what's discussed during the day!
We're delighted to be attending the Family Law Association Conference today in St Andrews.
Our Chief Executive Kevin Kane and Training Manager David Maclean will be sharing we work to put the best interests of the child at the heart of everything we do, anchoring our work in the UNCRC
"members are recruiting" with a megaphone a the side and Together logo. Graphic.
π£Our member @sharedparentsco.bsky.social is recruiting for "Helpline & Office Support Officer" #JobSearchTogether #CharityJobs
ποΈClosing Date: Thursday 6 November
πLocation: Hybrid role, working between office & home. Offices are in Edinburgh or Glasgow
β‘οΈ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Next May, weβre climbing Ben Nevis for a cause that matters β because no child should lose a parent just because their parents separated.
Our goal: Β£5,200 β Β£4 for every metre scaled. Join us or donate to help keep children connected to both parents. π
www.justgiving.com/team/sharedp...
Chief Executive of Shared Parenting Scotland responds to BBC news story on parental alienation
The recent BBC report www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... highlights just how damaging long-running court battles can be for children.
More β¬οΈ www.sharedparenting.scot/chief-execut...
Our submission to the recent Scottish Government consultation on changes to the next census, due in 2031, challenges the misleading presentation of household data in 2022 that misses the lived reality of tens of thousands of children and their parents ππ»
www.sharedparenting.scot/separated-pa...
A massive thank you to everyone who supported us at this yearβs Kiltwalks!
Through your support we raised Β£5000 across the four we took part in, a record year for us.
Registration is now open for 2026, will you join us next year?
Donations still open here - www.justgiving.com/team/spsedik...
π Court of Session Opinion accepts the reality of equal shared parenting
Adoption cases rarely make the headlines. But last month, a Scottish court delivered a landmark decision that attracted national media attention.
Read more β¬οΈ www.sharedparenting.scot/court-of-ses...
π Massive thanks to our Shared Parenting #Kiltwalk team from the weekend!
π Every step counts!
ππΌ Hope you are all proud of your selves and managing to rest up today ππ»ππ»
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Press release: Shared Parenting Scotland's thoughts on World Suicide Prevention DayΒ |Β Bylines Scotland
Shared Parenting Scotland's thoughts on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September): Children have a right to both parents - alive
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π Read new blog published by @sharedparentsco.bsky.social about the New Children (Scotland) Act amendment restates that both parents are entitled to a view on decisions about their child #UNCRCScotland
β‘οΈ www.sharedparenting.scot/new-children...
Our children have a right to both parents. Alive.
Click the link to hear our thoughts on World Suicide Prevention Day www.sharedparenting.scot/our-children...
If you are in need of support, you can contact Samaritans on 116 123 or by emailing jo@samaritans.org, or Breathing Space atΒ 0800Β 83Β 85Β 87
βοΈOur volunteers are taking on the Edi #Kiltwalk 14 Sep - the 4th of the year after Glasgow, Aberdeen & Dundee!
βοΈWeβre walking to highlight the benefits to most children of having both parents in their lives.
βοΈTo back the team ππ»
www.justgiving.com/team/spsedik...
#Kiltwalk #SharedParenting
Many parents struggle to access legal aid in Scotland.
@sharedparentsco.bsky.social have published a clear one-page guide to explain the basics and who may be eligible.
Read more: www.sharedparenting.scot/new-quick-gu...
For more information about our training programmes and the support we can provide, please visitΒ ourΒ website www.sharedparenting.scot
Rectangular image with a photo of the Scottish Parliament as the background. In the bottom left is a blue text box with a bold yellow header that reads 'MOTION IN PARLIAMENT' with a subheading that reads 'Support for Shared Parenting Scotland's Work with Separated Families and Veterans. The right third of the graphic has a grey text box with the below text Scottish Parliament Motion S6M-18475 submitted by Mark Griffin MSP, Scottish Labour, Wednesday 6th August 2025. Supported by Paul Sweeney MSP Kevin Kane - Shared Parenting Scotland Chief Executive βWe are grateful to Mark Griffin MSP for lodging this important motion in the Scottish Parliament and for recognising the breadth of Shared Parenting Scotlandβs work in supporting mothers, fathers, and grandparents, including veterans and serving personnel, through our helpline and at group meetings across the country.β Mark Downie - Shared Parenting Scotland Veterans Manager βIβm delighted that Mark Griffin MSP has lodged this motion recognising our work, particularly with military families. As a charity we recognise that military personnel often spend long periods away from home and that the emotional effect of this can be heightened upon returning home if they are unable to see their children. We actively work alongside other veteransβ organisations to ensure that our military families are supported at these times to allow them to make the best amicable arrangements for their children. Weβre proud to be able to offer free participation to our New Ways For Families and Love Loss & Living courses to help support those who serve or have servedβ
We were delighted to have a motion submitted in the Scottish Parliament last week by Mark Griffin MSP, supported by Paul Sweeney MSP in support of our work with separated families and veterans.
You can read the full motion here - www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
For more information, ring the helpline on 0131 557 2440 or email Kiltwalk@sharedparenting.scot
Registration is now open for the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on 14th September. Taking part in the Kiltwalk is not only a great day out but it also raises awareness of shared parenting
Whether youβre a parent, supporter, friend or partner, weβd love to have you on our team.
Youβre still able to donate here - www.justgiving.com/team/spsdunk... - to support our work supporting Scotlandβs separated parents and their children - letβs see if we can make it to Β£1000!
