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249 Articles (Co-parenting)

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Dec 02 2025

10 Questions to Ask Yourself As a Co-Parent Before the Holidays Begin

I know the holidays can feel like a minefield when you’re co-parent...

Dec 01 2025

Common Legal Mistakes Co-Parents Make Around Scheduling (And How You Can Avoid Them)

Scheduling struggles don’t have to land you in court. For co-parent...

Nov 24 2025

How to Create a Temporary Schedule During Emergencies While Co-parenting After Divorce

Life doesn’t care about your custody calendar.One minute you’re man...

Nov 21 2025

When 50/50 Custody Stops Working: Is It Time to Switch to 70/30?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably exhausted. The equal custod...

Nov 18 2025

What to Do If Your Co-Parent Breaks the Parenting Plan: Our Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Control

Hey. We know how this feels. You’ve done the hard work. You’ve s...

Nov 12 2025

Parallel Parenting When Your Ex Is a Cerebral Narcissist

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been through it. The endles...

Nov 06 2025

How to Handle Your Child’s Anxiety During Co-Parenting

We know co-parenting isn’t easy. You’re doing your best to raise yo...

Oct 09 2025

The #1 Mistake Co-Parents Make with 504s and IEPs

If you’re divorced and co-parenting, you already know how hard it i...

Sep 29 2025

Physical Custody vs. Parenting Plan: What’s Best for Your Kid?

If you’re navigating the choppy waters of a separation or divorce, ...

Stressed woman sitting at a desk with bills and a calculator, representing the mental load and financial mistakes to avoid in a parenting plan with a narcissistic co-parent.

Aug 28 2025

Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: 6 Mistakes to Dodge for Your Kid’s Sake

Co-parenting is never easy. But co-parenting with a narcissist? Tha...

Conceptual illustration of co-parenting with a malignant narcissist, two mirrored faces symbolizing manipulation, control, and the emotional challenges of toxic co-parenting.

Aug 25 2025

Co-Parenting with a Malignant Narcissist Partner: A Survival Guide

Co-parenting is designed to be a collaborative journey, with parent...

Stressed mother sitting on the floor with a laptop, surrounded by blurred children running around — a visual representation of parental burnout and emotional overwhelm in modern parenting.

Jul 31 2025

Parental Burnout: Understanding, Recognizing, and Healing for Co-Parents

Parenting is often celebrated as a journey of love and joy, but wha...

Co-operative parenting in shared custody: mother and father peacefully engage in a puzzle activity with their child at home, symbolizing effective communication and child-focused co-parenting.

Jul 27 2025

Co-operative Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting: Which Approach is Right For You?

Divorce or separation marks a profound shift, not just for the adul...

A smiling baby in a pink skirt is lifted into the air by one adult while another watches affectionately. The scene is filled with warm light, capturing a joyful and caring moment between parents and child in a supervised parenting context.

Jul 24 2025

A Parent’s Guide to Supervised Parenting Time

As a parent, nothing matters more than your connection with your ch...

Facing co-parenting with a grandiose narcissist

Jul 18 2025

How to Co-Parent with a Grandiose Narcissist Ex

Co-parenting with a narcissist is a marathon, not a sprint—demandin...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 07 2025

From ex-spouse to friend: Reinventing relationships after divorce

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

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...

Nov 10 2024

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...

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