New Parenting Course Launches in Luxembourg for Separated Families

What happens in a child’s heart when their parents separate? How do they make sense
of the sudden changes, the new routines, and the quiet grief no one talks about? And
most importantly, how can parents help their children through the storm, even when
they’re struggling themselves?

These are the deeply human questions at the core of Kinder im Blick (“Children in
Focus”), an internationally recognised training programme designed to support parents
navigating the difficult terrain of separation or divorce. First launched in Germany in
2016, the course is now coming to Luxembourg, where it will be offered in
Luxembourgish, German, and French through the non-profit Family Centre (Familljen-
Center).

The programme isn’t just another parenting class, it’s a lifeline. Aimed specifically at
parents who are no longer living together, Kinder im Blick offers practical tools,
emotional insight, and a safe space for reflection. Participants explore how to keep their
children’s emotional well-being in focus, even while dealing with their own pain,
frustration, or confusion.

“It’s about shifting the perspective, from what went wrong in the relationship to what the
children need most right now,” says John Weber, head of the Familljen-Center. “The
course helps parents become more aware of how conflict affects their children, and how
they can create stability and security in uncertain times.”

Each course group is limited to eight participants and runs over seven sessions, each
lasting three hours. Importantly, both parents are not allowed to join the same group,
allowing for open, honest discussion without fear of confrontation. In addition to the in-
person classes, an online version of the course will launch in late November, providing
more flexibility for those with busy schedules or living in rural areas.

But Kinder im Blick is just one part of a growing support network for families in
transition. The Familljen-Center works hand-in-hand with other services across the
country, including AFP-Solidarité-Famille, which offers Kinder aus der Klemme
(“Children out of Trouble”) a separate programme designed for families experiencing
high-conflict separations.

When parents sign up for Kinder im Blick, they also receive tailored information about
other counselling and family support services available in Luxembourg. The goal is not
only to help families manage separation but to help them grow stronger through it.

Registration for autumn courses opens in September on the Familljen-Center website,
and early sign-up is encouraged due to limited space.
For parents navigating separation, this could be the first step toward healing, not just for
themselves, but for the little ones watching, listening, and quietly hoping that love
doesn’t disappear, even when families change.