Special Co-Parenting Situations

Parenting doesn’t look the same for every family—and that’s okay. Explore the unique challenges and creative solutions that come with nontraditional parenting dynamics and situations.

Mother's and Father's Day can be tough to navigate after a difficult divorce or separation.

Co-Parenting Etiquette on Father's (or Mother's) Day

Father's and Mother's Day are perfect times for families to celebrate parents. Remember these…

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Long-distance parent-child relationships can thrive with preparation.

5 Key Considerations for Long-Distance Parent-Child Relationships

Long-distance parenting can be far from ideal, but co-parents can make sure their family's bonds…

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5 Ways to Bond with Your Stepchildren

Stepparents might not always know where to begin when trying to bond with their stepchildren, but…

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Vacations After Divorce: 3 Tips for Sharing Memories with Your Co-Parent

Staying connected to children while apart is one of the biggest co-parenting challenges. Here are 3…

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Create New Traditions With These 5 Awesome 'Holidays'

National Biscuit Day? Count us in! If you’re looking for ways to create new traditions with your…

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Alone For The Holidays — Coping With Shared Time During the Winter Season

If you’re apart from your children during the holidays, here are 3 strategies to help you cope.…

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Why Should You Celebrate Your Blended Family?

National Stepfamily Day promotes the understanding and celebration of stepfamilies and blended…

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Laughing mother and daughter embrace outside.

Holidays, Schedule Change Requests, and Half-Days, Oh My!

Learn how many co-parenting issues with scheduling can be avoided through careful preparation, open…

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5 Tips for Blending Families With Teens

Blending families with teens may be challenging, yet when done well, it can be so rewarding.

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Six Tips for Helping Children Cope With Army Deployments

When a parent serves in the Armed Forces, their whole family is impacted. Deployments and…

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