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"My son lives in another country"

Our expert advises on long-distance relationships between parents and children

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Published 01 April 2008

When a parent lives in a separate country from a child, it can be difficult to explain the situation to youngsters.  Find out how NSPCC parenting advisor Eileen Hayes MBE helped one worried dad who asked how he could help his son understand that he still loves him even though he lives far away.

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