Coparenting

The Big Post-Divorce Secret I Kept From My Son

Angela Lutin | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Divorce Kids, Parenting After Divorce, Parenting, Coparenting, Divorce, Life After Divorce, Divorce News

As my marriage fell apart and my ex saw us even less frequently, our son shifted into what he considered his role of "Man of the House." And, in one of many mistakes I've made in parenting, I let him.

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How To Avoid Harmful Battles In Divorce Court

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Philip A. Cowan, Courts, Litigation, Rachel Ebling, Mediation, Smith College of Social Work, Coparenting, Legal, Marsha Kline Pruett, Mothers, University of California- Berkeley, Fathers, Divorce News

Almost everyone involved in divorce becomes frustrated by the legal process. Both mothers and fathers feel like the system works against them.

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How To Resolve Parenting Issues Post-Split

M. Gary Neuman | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: Parenting Post-Divorce, Divorce Kids, Parenting, Coparenting, Parenting Divorce, Divorce News

My son is three years old and we have a great relationship. But his mother and I are divorced, and every time I go to pick him up he runs around and sort of avoids me. Shouldn't his mom be helping the situation instead of doing nothing and complaining?

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Why I Honor My Post-Divorce Sadness

Susan Stiffelman | Posted 01.21.2012

Read More: Divorce, Children, Parenting, Childhood, Coparenting, Separation, Teenagers, Parenthood, Parents-Advice-Mama, Parents News

Even though I haven't been with my son's dad for 10 years and we clearly weren't right for one another, it is still a significant loss, and deserves to be treated as such.

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How To Co-Parent Toddlers Without Losing Your Mind

Tara Fass | Posted 11.30.2011

Read More: Divorce Toddlers, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Coparenting, Divorce Children, Bv-Parenting, Divorce News

Co-parenting is tough. Putting your own wants and needs side-by-side with the child's and yes, the other parent's too, helps create a mutual willingness to do the right thing.

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4 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Parenting Plan

Brette Sember | Posted 11.27.2011

Read More: Divorce News, Divorce, Coparents, Divorce Court, Saving Money, Coparenting, Custody, Child Custody, Recession, Divorce News

The recession has hit all of us where it hurts the most -- in our wallets. If you're looking for ways to save money, don't forget to look to your co-parenting agreement for ways to make some cuts.

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Co-Parenting and Football

Richard "RJ" Jaramillo | Posted 11.02.2011

Read More: Football Analogy, Divorce, Coparenting, Football, Football Divorce Analogy, Divorce Children, Divorce News

What's important to know in this analogy is how the coach and the quarterback work together in order to get to the end result: a victory.

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Men Now Do Their Share Of Chores. Why Don't Women Believe It?

TIME | Posted 09.21.2011

Read More: Men Helping Around the House, Working Women, Men Helping With Housework, Men Helping With Household Chores, Marriage, Work and Marriage, Coparenting, Women News

If there was one time in my marriage when life felt the most unfair, it was during the witching hour. When our children were young and I was working f...

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Why Mandatory Divorce Education Programs May Sell Kids Short

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 09.18.2011

Read More: Wenson Fung, Kid?S Turn, University of California, San Francisco State University, Family Interaction Research Lab, Riverside, San Francisco, Family Court Review, Parenting, Coparenting, Jeffrey Cookson, Divorce News

In the past two decades, most states in the US have required divorcing couples with children to attend a parent education program. Despite this manda...

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Shriver & Schwarzenegger: What About the Kids?

Richard Warshak | Posted 07.24.2011

Read More: Infidelity, Divorce, Divorce Poison, Children, Mildred Patricia Baena, Maria Shriver, Celebrity Divorces, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Coparenting, Bad-Mouthing, Divorce News

People are wondering how the Shriver-Schwarzenegger split and his infidelity will affect their children.

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Why Kids Shouldn't 'Visit' Divorced Parents This Summer

Richard Warshak | Posted 07.12.2011

Read More: High-Conflict Divorce, Coparenting, Divorce, Warshak, Blended Families, Summer Vacation, Slidepollajax, Divorce News

Summertime, for school-age children, should be when the living is easy. It is a time for exploration, new experiences, and an extended break from the ...

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What Divorced Parents Can Learn From 'Atlas Shrugged'

Richard Warshak | Posted 06.20.2011

Read More: Divorce Poison, Divorce, Ayn Rand, Coparenting, Atlas Shrugged, Warshak, Celebrity Divorce, Bad-Mouthing, Divorce News

Fifty-four years after publication, Ayn Rand's magnum opus..

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Would You Introduce Your Ex to Your New Love?

Karen Buscemi | Posted 06.08.2011

Read More: Spouse, Divorce News, Divorce, Children, Dating, Dating Mistakes, Blending Families, Children of Divorce, Co-Parenting, Ex-Spouse, Coparenting, Books, Divorce News

It was a beautiful summer day, so when Frank and I stopped at a downtown restaurant for a quick bite...

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Don't Go to Divorce Court Without Reading This

Alan Ravitz, MD | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Divorce Court, Custody Battle, Parenting, Coparenting, Divorce, Children, Slidepollajax, Divorce News

Divorce is almost never easy, especially when there are children involved, and it's often seriously rancorous. After seeing your kids every day, you s...

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Want to Grow Closer to Your Ex? Learn How to Keep Your Distance

Karen Buscemi | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Blended Family, Ex-Wife, Children of Divorce, Coparenting, Divorce, Remarriage, Blended Families, Ex-Husband, Divorce News

Attempting to develop a close relationship with your ex-spouse is not something that's often recommended. However, if you and the ex have to co-parent...

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When Kids Need to Know Bad Things About a Parent - Part 3

Richard Warshak | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: High-Conflict Divorce, Divorce Poison, Coparenting, Divorce, Warshak, Bad-Mouthing, Divorce News

The Warshak Test helps parents judge whether their criticisms of each other are likely to help or hurt their children.

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When Kids Need to Know Bad Things About a Parent - Part 2

Richard Warshak | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Children of Divorce, Coparenting, Divorce Poison, Divorce, Warshak, Parental Alienation, Divorce News

You are convinced that your child's other parent, or a grandparent is bad, and the kids should know about it. Do they really need to hear what you have to say?

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I'm Competing with My Son's Friends for His Attention (and the Friends Are Winning)

Karen Buscemi | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Children of Divorce, Coparenting, Divorce, Love, Teenagers, Divorce News

There comes a time in every kid's life when he has to make a decision: Does he want to hang out with his parents or his friends?

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Co-Parenting: The Toughest Job in The World

Lee Block | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Divorce, Family, Child, Coparenting, Anger, Single-Parent, Parent, Co-Parents, Marriage, Divorce News

The divorce is done and things are going along nicely for a while, and then it happens.

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'Real Housewives Of Atlanta' Teachable Moment: Dealing With Your Ex

The Huffington Post | Sara Wilson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Peter Thomas, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Cynthia Bailey, Video, Coparenting, Remarriage, Leon Robinson, Divorce News

How do you broach the topic of remarriage with an ex? Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta" offers one approach--and it's (shockingly) drama-free. On...

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He Said, She Said: Divorce Discipline Dos

Parenting.com | Lynn Fredericks | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Divorce, Kids, Rules, Discipline, Kids and Divorce, Parenting After Divorce, Parenting, Coparenting, Children Divorce, Divorce News

It's not easy for parents to lay down the law after divorce. Not only are they emotionally exhausted, they're reluctant to come down too hard on a chi...

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