Parenting resources

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Child-Centered Custody: A New Era of Shared Parenting

Joy Owenby
September 26, 2024

How co-parents and attorneys can embrace a child-centered custody approach.

7 min read
7 Strategies for High Conflict Co-Parenting Conversations

Michael Reddington
September 18, 2024

Different approaches co-parents can take to manage high conflict conversations productively.

5 min read
Navigating High Conflict Co-Parenting Conversations

Michael Reddington
September 12, 2024

Questions co-parents can ask themselves to create an effective strategy for high conflict interactions.

4 min read
Creating a Mindset to Handle High Conflict Co-Parenting Conversations

Michael Reddington
September 12, 2024

4 helpful ways to set a solutions-oriented mindset for high conflict discussions.

5 min read
Helping Your Child Cope with Bad-Mouthing

Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT
August 22, 2024

8 tips to help your kids cope with their other parent’s bad-mouthing.

6 min read
Teaching Kids a Growth Mindset

Michael Vallejo
July 24, 2024

Strategies for co-parents to help children develop a growth mindset rather than a fixed one.

5 min read
5 Things to Look for in a Co-Parenting Class

Donald Archer Gordon, Ph.D.
July 3, 2024

How to choose the right co-parenting class to help you and your kids after divorce or separation.

4 min read
Grounding Techniques for Co-Parents

Amber Andrews
May 29, 2024

Grounding is a helpful habit for staying calm and centered during tough times. Learn how to apply grounding techniques to co-parenting.

3 min read
Helping your Sensitive Child Navigate Two Homes

Melissa Schwartz
May 20, 2024

Navigating two homes can be difficult for a highly sensitive child after parents divorce or separate. These tips can help your child emotionally.

5 min read
Parallel Parenting: A Solution for Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

Sarah Jacobs
April 9, 2024

How co-parents with a narcissistic ex can leverage parallel parenting.

4 min read
Healing from Co-Parenting Conflicts: Building Trust and Collaboration

Michael Vallejo
March 4, 2024

Strategies for co-parents to build trust and collaboration after dealing with conflicts.

5 min read
The Role of Mediation in Resolving High Conflict Divorce Cases

Duane Coker
February 22, 2024

How mediation can help separating partners involved in a high conflict divorce.

4 min read
Managing Co-Parenting Anxiety

Mary Beth Somich, LCMHC
February 13, 2024

Understanding the signs and symptoms of co-parenting anxiety and how to handle this complex emotional state.

6 min read
Navigating Contested Divorce: A Complete Guide

Mark Childress
November 28, 2023

Why a contested divorce is complex and how to navigate its challenges.

5 min read
Stop Teaching Your Kids Who’s the Good Guy & Who’s the Bad Guy

Grace Casper
November 3, 2023

A child of divorce gives tips to co-parents to help them avoid making the kids think there is a "good guy" and a "bad guy" after separation.

4 min read
What to Know About Child Custody Evaluations

Sarah Jacobs
October 13, 2023

The components of a child custody evaluation and how to prepare for them.

5 min read
How Co-Parents can Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Dr. Jessica Kendorski
August 18, 2023

Parental separation is one of the most common adverse childhood experiences. Learn how to help your children avoid negative impacts from ACEs.

3 min read
What Does it Mean to be in a Multi-Parent Family?

Sarah Jacobs
April 26, 2023

The definition of a multi-parent family and the legal protections that exist.

3.5 min read
5 Tips for Co-Parenting After Divorce

Sarah Jacobs
July 13, 2022

Parenting with an ex-spouse can be difficult. Here are 5 tips to help co-parents and their children after divorce.

3 min read
3 Ways to Overcome Triggers in Co-Parenting

Jay Skibbens
May 19, 2022

Overcome co-parenting triggers and build a healthy shared parenting relationship.

4 min read
How TalkingParents is a Game Changer in the Courtroom

Carina Michelle Reyna, Esq.
March 21, 2022

4 ways that TalkingParents can help you and your attorney in the courtroom.

2 min read
Realistic Expectations About Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

Dr. Ramani Durvasula
February 9, 2022

Here are some realistic expectations to keep in mind when co-parenting with a narcissist.

6 min read
5 Healthy Co-Parenting Boundaries

Tessa Noel
January 12, 2022

Tips to help you set healthy boundaries in your co-parenting relationship.

4 min read
Divorce Recovery for Your Children

Christopher G. Aiello
December 9, 2021

6 strategies for parents to help their children recover after divorce.

5 min read
How TalkingParents Helps Co-Parents and Attorneys

Brenda DeRouen
September 21, 2021

Divorce attorney and co-parent, Brenda DeRouen, explains why she highly recommends TalkingParents.

3 min read
5 Co-Parenting Strategies for Navigating Kids Extracurricular Activities

Caroline Kelley
August 13, 2021

Navigating kids extracurricular activities with your co-parent can be difficult. Try these 5 strategies.

4 min read
Financially Prepare for Divorce

Shannon McLay
March 19, 2021

Divorces are hard. Whether they are amicable or contentious, expected or unexpected, they can be confusing, disruptive, and exhausting. There are so many factors to consider, all of which impact the most important areas of life: your children, your home, your finances, and separating two, once joined, lives. While it may never be easy, this list can provide you with small, bite-sized goals to help manage your finances during and after a divorce. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather a starting point for those working through the early stages of the process.

5 min read
Types of Narcissists

Dr. Ramani Durvasula
March 10, 2021

Narcissism is a word that is thrown around these days to help people understand toxic relationships, difficult divorces, and co-parenting arrangements. It can be a useful framework to maintain when trying to understand these difficult patterns, how you got drawn in, why you were so confused while you were in the relationship, and the co-parenting struggles you may be facing.

10 min read

Parenting resources

Child-Centered Custody: A New Era of Shared Parenting

Joy Owenby

7 Strategies for High Conflict Co-Parenting Conversations

Michael Reddington

Navigating High Conflict Co-Parenting Conversations

Michael Reddington

Creating a Mindset to Handle High Conflict Co-Parenting Conversations

Michael Reddington

Helping Your Child Cope with Bad-Mouthing

Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT

Teaching Kids a Growth Mindset

Michael Vallejo

5 Things to Look for in a Co-Parenting Class

Donald Archer Gordon, Ph.D.

Grounding Techniques for Co-Parents

Amber Andrews

Helping your Sensitive Child Navigate Two Homes

Melissa Schwartz

Parallel Parenting: A Solution for Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

Sarah Jacobs

Healing from Co-Parenting Conflicts: Building Trust and Collaboration

Michael Vallejo

The Role of Mediation in Resolving High Conflict Divorce Cases

Duane Coker

Managing Co-Parenting Anxiety

Mary Beth Somich, LCMHC

Navigating Contested Divorce: A Complete Guide

Mark Childress

Stop Teaching Your Kids Who’s the Good Guy & Who’s the Bad Guy

Grace Casper

What to Know About Child Custody Evaluations

Sarah Jacobs

How Co-Parents can Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Dr. Jessica Kendorski

What Does it Mean to be in a Multi-Parent Family?

Sarah Jacobs

5 Tips for Co-Parenting After Divorce

Sarah Jacobs

3 Ways to Overcome Triggers in Co-Parenting

Jay Skibbens

How TalkingParents is a Game Changer in the Courtroom

Carina Michelle Reyna, Esq.

Realistic Expectations About Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

Dr. Ramani Durvasula

5 Healthy Co-Parenting Boundaries

Tessa Noel

Divorce Recovery for Your Children

Christopher G. Aiello

How TalkingParents Helps Co-Parents and Attorneys

Brenda DeRouen

5 Co-Parenting Strategies for Navigating Kids Extracurricular Activities

Caroline Kelley

Financially Prepare for Divorce

Shannon McLay

Types of Narcissists

Dr. Ramani Durvasula

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