It can be difficult to keep emotions in check and remain civil during exchanges with a high-conflict co-parent. Fortunately, there are some strategies that you can use to help manage this situation. In this article, we discuss the best approaches…

Look, hiring a lawyer and “winning” a child custody case is a long, expensive, and grueling process. It creates further discord, tension, and stress for everyone involved and regardless of the circumstances, the children themselves tend to lose, no matter…

Children aren’t born with a natural ability to respect others; in many regards, respect is cultural. This has to be taught. In fact, children are natural manipulators, working to meet their own personal needs. It is our job as parents…

Balanced Duties and Healthy Boundaries may be something you, personally, feel ready for, but your ex may not. Whether they don’t want any duties at all, or they want complete control, there are still steps YOU can take and ways…

Parenting is hard enough, dealing with diapers, feeding, role modeling, teaching, schooling, doctors appointments, soccer practice, and so much more; why would you want to add to the stress with high conflict, worry, fear, and fighting with your ex? You…

Communication is hard. It is even hard when you have a good relationship with someone, so this can be particularly challenging for divorced and separated parents. Although it is and will be a challenge, the first and foremost thing you…

Often after a divorce or separation, we cut ties with our ex-partner, and maybe never talk to them again. We go on living our lives while putting them in the past as if they no longer exist. The problem is,…

Valentine’s Day has become a day to celebrate with the person you love, traditionally giving them flowers and chocolates, followed by dinner and a movie. But, as you know, after you have kids, you form a whole new love, a…