” she wrote in the fresh court documents, filed on Sept. 3.“Olivier has refused to co-parent and communicate with me in a child-centered way; he has been oppositional and unmovable on all major
Other simple words and phrases can go a long way to helping co-parents remember that their mission now is to find a way to work together across two households toraise healthy, happy children. The more you use them in your conversations (with your children and co-parent and with others...
Two people sharing responsibilities over two houses can be difficult. While some of thatstress might be unavoidable, a lot of the details and logistics can be handled with a co-parenting app! If you’re wondering how a co-parenting app can help you in separation with kids, keep reading thi...
56. “If you’re struggling with your role, be kind to yourself and remember that step-parenting is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. Not because of any flaw of yours, but because that’s the nature of the role.”—Jenna Kori 57.“I mean, I’m single, I’m co-parentin...
The bottom line is that early positive experiences with adults have a great deal of influence on your child’s self-esteem. If you are going through a difficult divorce, you will most likely have to take a court ordered co-parenting program to reinforce the skills you ne...
Co-parenting Communication One thing that we have realized over the years is that families look different…well, they have always looked different but it seems that we are often more aware of it now. Kids don’t always live with mom and dad but might live with a grandparent, aunt, or ...
Parenting Tips For the Road Trip July 17, 2018 Upon completing a fairly unplanned 2 1/2 week road trip with my 2 elementary school age kids, I am a mom and therapist with some sound advice about traveling with kids. Don’t do it!
How can you help kids cope with (对付) stressProper rest and good nutrition can improve coping skills,so can good parenting.Make time for your kids each day.Whether they need to talk with you or just be in the same room with you,make yourself available. Even as kids get older,quality ...
Alternatively, confronting a narcissistic co-parent about the content of his or her interaction with the child may be unproductive. For example, asking, “Why are you using birthday gifts as leverage with a child?” The narcissistic parent may deflect accountability and project the...
Raising a child or teenager with a psychological condition is a “perfect storm” of stress, sadness, and uncertainty. How can you find the best treatments and help your child overcome emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges—while keeping yoursel