Susannah Reid's unusual living arrangements - for sake of the children

"I'm not saying everybody can do it and I definitely think people are surprised that we can do it this way," she said. "Obviously we've been through a bit since splitting up because a separation is always going to be sad. But it's nice for the children that they know Mum and Dad are still there."

Dom is even dating again – and Susanna says she’s happy her ex has a new partner.

"It is our ­responsibility to be friends," she said. "We need to keep everything else private for the kids. My 15-year ­relationship hasn’t finished. I still have a very good ­relationship with the father of my children.

"We are making sure we do what is right for the kids. As anyone knows the breakdown of a relationship is never easy but we are getting on with things positively."

The toll of divorce on children

Just as Susannah was making the revelations about her unconventional home life, a new study has revealed that divorce or separation can have a damaging effect on the children involved. According to the study, two thirds of children whose parents divorced achieve poor exam results and 1 in 8 later turned to drugs or alcohol to ease their stress. The trauma of divorce also led to nearly 1 in 3 children experiencing eating disorders.

The survey of 500 children and young people aged 14 to 22 was commissioned by family lawyers association Resolution.

Photo: Twitter / Susannah Reid

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