This week, Kate tackles one of the trickiest challenges many separated parents face: what to do when your children don’t want to meet your new partner. Introducing a new partner (gently). In this solo episode, Kate explores why children often react strongly to the idea of meeting a parent’s new partner — from feelings of divided loyalty to worries about how their family dynamics might change. She talks through how timing, age-appropriate conversations and thoughtful pacing can make a big difference, and why looping in your co-parent (when possible) can help keep things calm and stable.