A critical part of successful co-parenting is supporting your child’s relationship with their other parent. This means refraining from talking badly about the other parent in front of your child, as this can be harmful to their relationship. This includes
Co-Parenting Takes Teamwork
Co-parenting works best when you work together as a team! When you and your child’s other parent stand as a united front, you can create more consistency and stability for your child. Co-parenting as a team looks like making a
Communicate Calmly & Consistently
Creating consistent, calm, and effective communication with your child’s other parent is an essential component to successful co-parenting! Find the method of communication that works best for both of you; whether it’s through texting, calling, or meeting in-person, make sure
Co-Parenting: Own Your Emotions
Part of being a successful co-parent means temporarily setting aside feelings of hurt or anger to focus on your child’s needs and effectively work together with your co-parent. This doesn’t mean that you have to push down or minimize your
A Guide to Successful Co-Parenting: Series Intro
Co-parenting can be challenging, whether you are married, separated, divorced, or were never partnered with your child’s other parent. The job of co-parents is to work together to help their child thrive, and though it’s important for co-parents to have