It’s a complicated situation to deal with at any point, but the current climate of the world makes it an even more tenuous state of affairs. Which begs the question, how can you deal with a breakup, figure out how to co-parent, and live under the same roof with someone you don’t want to be…
Single parents have it hard. How on earth can you keep hold of who you are and make time for yourself as a single dad? It’s difficult, but it’s crucial to your self-identity, peace of mind, and your quality of life. If you are raising a child (or children) without a partner, you’re probably playing…
It’s one of the first questions people ask after finding out that you’re expecting: “Is it a boy or a girl?” And whether it’s too early for you to know yet or you’ve decided to wait and be surprised, the standard response is: “Oh, we don’t care—as long as the baby is happy and healthy.”…
Rarely in the history of co-parenting has it been an easy task. It can be even more difficult if you have been through a difficult breakup and your relationship with your co-parent is contentious. You may have concerns about your co-parents ability to parent, you may feel stressed about your financial situation, exhausted by the…
You’ve spent thousands of dollars on lawyer’s fees to settle your divorce. You’re finally free – now you can move on with your life. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case when there are children involved. You have consciously uncoupled yourself from your toxic ex, but now you have the massive task of co-parenting with them.…
Importance of Compromise Compromise is by far the most important factor to creating a mutually respectful relationship for everyone involved. Compromise involves everyone, from recently separated parents to grandparents and other family members, and should be based solely on what is fundamentally best for the children involved. Always remember that the children are not the…