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Jul 08 2025

Military Family Co-Parenting Guide

For military families, parenting is a whole different battlefield—a...

Illustration of an LGBTQ+ family with two female parents and a child holding hands under a rainbow heart, symbolizing love, diversity, and co-parenting. The word 'FAMILY' is spelled out beneath them on a yellow background.

Jul 03 2025

How LGBTQ+ Couples Can Legally Start Co-Parenting: A Guide to Building Secure Families

In today’s world, families don’t all look the same—and that’s a bea...

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Jun 30 2025

How to Deal With a Harassing Ex and Keep Co-Parenting Peaceful

What if the person who once vowed to love you forever is now the on...

Close-up of a hand gripping a strand of glowing lights in a dark blue background, evoking a sense of emotional intensity and restraint. The image reflects the inner pressure a child may feel when caught between co-parents and the importance of helping them release that tension—“ungashlisht”—through empathy, structure, and safe expression.

Jun 24 2025

A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child from a Co-Parent’s Gaslighting

Co-parenting is like building a bridge together—until one parent be...

Two raw yellow-orange gemstones on a black background, symbolizing strength, clarity, and boundaries in high-conflict co-parenting situations

Jun 19 2025

Yellow Rock Strategy: Your Guide to Smoother Co-Parenting

Co-parenting with someone who thrives on conflict is exhausting. Wh...

A smiling mother and daughter exchange gifts in a cozy, festive room decorated with wrapped presents, a small Christmas tree, and a giant clock showing nearly midnight. The scene represents the importance of creating joyful, consistent moments for children during the holiday season, even when co-parents have fluctuating custody schedules.

Jun 11 2025

5 Tips for Consistency when Co-Parents Have Fluctuating Schedules

Co-parenting after separation or divorce can be especially challeng...

Frustrated woman holding her head next to an angry man with a beer bottle, wearing a sports scarf and holding a bowl of chips—illustrating emotional tension and unhealthy behavior in a co-parenting dynamic.

Jun 06 2025

Co-Parenting with a ‘Dry Drunk’ Syndrome Ex-Spouse

Ever feel like your ex stopped drinking… but forgot to stop being a...

A mother protectively hugging her daughter during a tense moment with the co-parent, illustrating the emotional impact of high-conflict co-parenting and the importance of child safety in separated families.

May 31 2025

How to Build a Stable Co-Parenting Plan When Your Ex Is in Recovery

Co-parenting is a bit like walking a tightrope—carefully balancing ...

May 29 2025

Newborn & Infant Custody Arrangements: What Works Best for Babies & Parents

The first few years of a child’s life are a time of incredible grow...

Two smiling moms walking with their baby daughter in a park, symbolizing LGBTQIA+ co-parenting and rainbow family inclusion.

May 23 2025

Guide: LGBTQIA+ Co-Parenting – Practical Tips for Everyday Life

Why a specific guide?Because rainbow families come in many forms: a...

The Gray Rock Method: Coping with an Uncooperative Co-Parent

May 21 2025

The Gray Rock Method: Finding Peace When Co-Parenting Feels Like a Battle

Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be one of life’s mos...

How to Co-Parent with a Narcissist—Without Losing Your Mind

May 16 2025

Co-Parenting with a Narcissist—Without Losing Your Mind

Co-parenting presents its own set of hurdles, but when one parent h...

What to Do If Your Child Refuses Visitation or Doesn’t Want to See Their Other Parent

May 13 2025

What to Do When Your Child Refuses Visitation with Their Other Parent: A Comprehensive Guide for Co-Parents

Divorce is hard—on you, on your ex, and most of all, on your child....

A smartphone displaying a glowing heart symbol, illustrating the emotional complexity and new connections that might arise during the divorce process. While the temptation to seek companionship may seem appealing, dating during a divorce can complicate legal matters, emotional recovery, and family dynamics. It’s crucial to take time for healing and reflect before entering a new relationship.

May 07 2025

Reasons You Should Not Date While Getting Divorced

Divorce is no walk in the park. It can leave you feeling lonely, co...

Apr 07 2025

From ex-spouse to friend: Reinventing relationships after divorce

So, you’ve signed the divorce papers, divided the assets, and moved...

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Jan 30 2025

The difference between estrangement and parental alienation syndrome

Going through a divorce with kids is tough, but dealing with your r...

Jan 23 2025

How to Modify an 80/20 Custody Schedule as Children Grow

Custody schedules are set up to fit what’s best for a child when pa...

Jan 16 2025

How a 60/40 Custody Schedule Affects Siblings in Blended Families

Blended families are becoming more common, and while they bring lot...

Jan 09 2025

How to Stay Involved in Your Child’s School Life with a 70/30 Custody Schedule as a 30% Custody Parent

Being a parent with 30% custody in a 70/30 custody schedule can be ...

Managing Holidays and Special Events in a 60/40 Custody Agreement

Jan 02 2025

Can the 60/40 Custody Schedule Work for Long-Distance Co-Parenting

Raising kids when you and your ex live far apart can feel like tryi...

Dec 26 2024

Modifying a 70/30 Custody Schedule as Your Child Grows

A custody schedule isn’t something that stays the same forever, esp...

Dec 19 2024

How the 70/30 Custody Schedule Affects Siblings: A Guide for the Parent with 30% Custody

Co-parenting under a 70/30 custody schedule can feel challenging, e...

Dec 07 2024

How to Navigate New Relationships While Co-Parenting with an 80/20 Custody Schedule

Co-parenting is no walk in the park, no matter what the custody arr...

Dec 04 2024

How to Co-Parent an ADHD Child Without Losing Your Own Sanity

Co-parenting always comes with its own set of challenges, but when ...

Nov 30 2024

Managing ADHD in a Blended Family After Divorce: A Guide for Co-Parents

Life after divorce is tough enough, but bringing two families toget...

Nov 22 2024

Can You Be a Mix of Authoritative and Authoritarian? Is it Good for Your Kids?

Parenting is like walking a tightrope—balancing love and discipline...

Nov 17 2024

How to Transition from Authoritarian to Authoritative Parenting

Parenting is a journey that keeps changing as our kids grow. What w...

Nov 14 2024

How Authoritarian Parenting Can Lead to Rebellion in Teenagers

Imagine growing up in a home where every move is monitored, every c...

Nov 13 2024

Co-Parenting Therapy vs. Mediation: What’s the Difference?

Handling co-parenting after a separation or divorce can feel like w...

Nov 12 2024

Co-Parenting Therapy for High-Conflict Parents: Can It Work?

Co-parenting isn’t easy, especially when there’s a lot of tension b...

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