Co Parenting Articles
Simple Advice: Smooth Parenting Time Swaps for Divorced Parents
A parenting plan is a beneficial document for any uncoupling couple who shares custody rights. Family mediators and legal representatives often help divorcing couples create these parental guidelines and boundaries. If you didn’t create one during your separation, make creating a Parenting Plan your top priority. They can be as detailed or vague as you […]
Co-Parenting Tips for Unmarried Parents
So many co-parenting articles seem geared towards divorced parents and no one else. What about those who never married? They also face co-parenting challenges. Pregnancies occur following quick boyfriend/girlfriend relationships and one-night stands, too. Even couples in same-sex relationships can adopt or agree to alternative means of having a baby and then break up. If […]
Mom vs. Dad: Who is More Likely to Get the Children?
Forget how you think a court will rule in a custody battle. We’re here to dispel the myth many have about who gets custody of the children after a divorce. The Root of the Myth In the past, child custody laws have reflected the economic age and social beliefs about a parent’s role at the […]
5 Stress-Less Summer Break Co-Parenting Tips
“It’s Summertime! And the livin’s easy.” Or so the song lyrics say, at least. Summer break is a glorious time to wind down from all the hustle and bustle of the traditional school year schedule. School functions, after-school activities, and (for some) sports seasons hit the pause button. Sometimes, summer break can throw a custody […]
Getting a Fresh Start After Divorce by Freshening Up Your Space
“Letting go” after a divorce or separation can be easier said than done. Ridding yourself of certain material possessions can bring about the mental release you need, starting in the home you and your ex once shared. Get rid of the things that don’t inspire or bring you joy. These things may remind you of […]
Raising a Child With Good Manners
As parents, we worry about so many different aspects of our children’s lives, from screen time and extracurricular activities to grades and friends. Divorced parents have even more to manage. Those extras include juggling multiple schedules across various homes and keeping track of child-related expenses. With all a divorced parent has going on, forgetting to […]
How to Get Through to Your Teens
Parents from all walks of life have one thing in common–their teens will dumbfound them. It’s like one day, your child is an angel-eyed toddler, and the next, they’re a pimply-faced emotional wrecking ball you hardly recognize. Rest assured that this, too, shall pass. Using our tips and tricks below, you and your teen will […]
How to Tell Your Children You’re Getting a Divorce
Naturally, we hesitate to tell our children bad news. What do we say? How do we say it in the best way possible? You can better support your children in coping with the news if you and your spouse carefully decide what to tell them together. Research and anticipate their difficult questions and your responses. […]
Winning Their Hearts: A Stepparent’s Guide
Whether you’re just beginning to blend your family or have been in a blended one for quite some time, stepparenting has its challenges. It can be hard to relate to a stepchild. Even biological parents can find it difficult with their own children. Stepchildren can be reluctant participants in a family they weren’t ready for. […]
The Co-Parenting App That Every Divorced Parent Needs.
DComply is a user-friendly co-parent app for divorced parents. With DComply you can manage co parenting easily and efficiently. If you’re looking for a tool to help manage your shared expenses, you need to try DComply!