We are proud to have launched Ireland's first National Shared Parenting Survey to finally give a voice to thousands of parents and children who are not recognised; for whom relevant and appropriate policies and services are severely lacking. Our experience and evidence show that many lone parents share parenting to some extent with their child’s other parent, even though they live separately and are not in a relationship with each other, but little information is available about this reality for so many. This means that essential supports are few and far between. We want to change this, and to raise awareness about shared parenting.

What is shared parenting? Do you do it, or know anyone who does? Sharing parenting could mean that, after separation, parents share parenting of their child 50:50. Or it could mean that a child lives with one parent during the week and spends times with their other parent at weekends or during holidays. It could be court ordered, or agreed between parents. We need to hear from as many people as possible about their experiences, and how sharing parenting works, or does not work, for them. This is an anonymous survey that should take no more than ten minutes to complete.