Did you know that nearly 30% of children experience anxiety when it comes time
to transition between  homes? As co-parents, you want what's best for
your children, but what happens when they express their reluctance or dread
regarding visiting the other parent? Understanding the feelings your children ...

How Separation Can Affect a Child’s Future Relationships—and What You Can Do to Help

We all know that separation can be tough on kids. It can impact their behavior, school performance, and sense of stability. But what about the long game—how they show up in relationships as adults?

Research tells ...

📝 How to Stop Fueling the Fire: Remove the Payoff from High-Conflict Co-Parenting

Joe was at his wits’ end.

Since the divorce, he had tried everything to get along with his co-parent, Maria.

Some days, things seemed okay. But before long, Maria would explode over something small, and sudden...

When we talk about co-parenting, we often focus on logistics—schedules, drop-offs, school events. But if you want to know what truly matters, listen to the people who lived it.

Not the parents.

The children.

Now grown, adult children of divorce carry a powerful perspective—one that co-parents wou...

Divorce doesn't just change a family structure—it changes a child's entire sense of safety in the world. Many children experience the separation of their parents as an earthquake. The life they knew has shifted, and they’re left trying to figure out: Am I still safe? Who do I belong to? What happens...

Co-parenting after divorce can stir up intense emotions—anger, hurt, frustration, even guilt. And when emotions take over, thoughtful parenting often goes out the window.

That’s where mindfulness becomes a powerful parenting tool.

What Is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of paying atte...

Setting Boundaries in Co-Parenting: Why It’s So Uncomfortable—and So Necessary

If you’ve ever tried setting boundaries with your co-parent and immediately felt guilty, second-guessed yourself, or worried it would start another argument—you’re not alone.
Setting boundaries in co-parenting is uncomfo...

Co-parenting is supposed to be a shared effort, but what happens when it feels completely one-sided? Maybe you’re always the one making sacrifices, adjusting schedules, or handling the tough conversations while your co-parent seems to do the bare minimum. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and at times, ...

Co-parenting works best when both parents respect each other’s roles and personal space. But setting boundaries can be challenging, especially when emotions are still raw from the separation. Without clear boundaries, co-parenting can feel chaotic, stressful, and even invasive.

Healthy boundaries a...