Difficult Co-Parenting: A Personal Story

Difficult Co-Parenting: A Personal Story

Many years have passed since since my divorce and difficult co-parenting years. In retrospect I can see how those years grew me up, opened my heart and changed my understanding of love. This article is a description of the process that unfolded for me. My hope is that...
Co-Parenting Communication: Listening is Key

Co-Parenting Communication: Listening is Key

Co-parenting communication is extremely challenging.  Often co-parents feel powerless to change it. Is it reasonable to think communication between highly conflicted co-parents can improve? Yes, co-parents can and do improve their communication. It is amazing how much...
Supporting Divorced Co-Parents with Holiday Grief

Supporting Divorced Co-Parents with Holiday Grief

One of the most difficult realities of divorced co-parenting is dividing up holidays. Being away from children on a holiday can feel intensely empty and debilitatingly sad. Many of us have divorced families in our extended families. Supporting divorced co-parents with...