Parenting & Divorce
Co-parenting with Your Ex

These co-parenting divorce articles discuss many of the issues that come up as parents strive to find a balance when parenting with their ex. Even though it may be challenging, you can put your differences aside to do what's best for your kids. The following articles can give you guidance in this area:

Cooperative Parenting During Divorce - why you should continue your parenting style after a separation or divorce.

Disneyland Dads - Does it seems like your ex is trying to by your kids love? Learn how to cope when your ex indulges the kids.

Shared Parenting Suggestions - Ideas for avoiding the pitfalls and making the transition between two homes easier on your children.

Helping Kids Adjust to Living In Two Homes - One of the most difficult changes for children in divorced families is living in two homes. Learn how to help your kids adjust.

Parenting Teenagers During Divorce - Ideas to make visitation work during the teen years.

When Your Child Chooses To Live With The Other Parent - Gaining a new perspective and doing what is best for your child.

Talking With Your Ex - Conversation Strategies - When you meet with your ex, conversation can quickly take a turn for the worse. Here are some steps to take to ensure a peaceful, focused conversation.

Tips For Talking To Your Ex - If you have a difficult relationship with your ex, conversations can quickly take a turn for the worse. Here are some tips to help make your co-parenting divorce communication easier. 

Talking To Your Ex - Why compliments work better than bitter words and can help you bridge the communication gap.

Your Parenting Relationship With Your Ex - Get tips on making the most of your relationship with your ex while you do what's best for your child.

Divorced Parenting Tips from a family law judge to help you put everything in perspective and get along with your ex for your kids sake.

Balancing Parenting Styles - It's common for basic differences in parenting styles to become a source of friction after a divorce, leading to even more conflict, anger, and resentment. Here are some tips to help you cope.

Parenting After Divorce - On-going struggles over co-parenting, divorce issues, and visitation can end up causing a lot of distress for your kids. Learn how to build a bridge with your former spouse so you both can do what's best for the kids.

Avoiding Uncooperative Co-parenting - Lingering anger over the divorce and what led up to it can keep you anchored to past battles. Don't let your bad feelings about your ex affect how you react around your kids.

The Gosselins Post Divorce Parenting Lessons - Are you living your own version of the Gosselin story (vicious arguments, not enough cash, parenting clashes, and kids acting out)? Here’s some help.

Parents Conflict Affects Children - What's a kid to do when parents hate each other?

Don't Use Your Child As a Messenger - Learn to communicate with your ex so you don't put your kids in the middle.

Keeping Rules the Same at Both Houses gives children continuity after divorce.

Cooperative Parenting and Divorce - Special Occasions - How to handle awards ceremonies, school functions, and graduations so your child can enjoy their special day.

Handling School Activities After Divorce - Tips on how to handle the awkwardness when you mix school functions, co-parenting, and divorce.

Sharing School Information - How to handle school records, notifications, homework, and more when you co-parent with your ex. 

Sharing Birthdays After Divorce - Why including your ex can make the day even more special for your child.

Child Rearing Expenses - How to handle and share the cost of raising your children.

Cost Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce - How to cut the most common costs associated with raising children after divorce.

Green Parenting After Divorce - Here are some things you can do to be a greener divorced parent and save on resources in the long run.

Co-parenting and Child Health Issues - How can you make sure your ex provides the proper care for your child at his house?

Special Food Diets and Co-Parenting - Special diets are a part of life for kids with food allergies, but how do you ensure your ex will comply? These steps can help gain cooperation.

Post Divorce Vacation Pointers - These tips can help make your vacation planning a lot easier for you, your ex, and your kids.

Divorce - Getting Along At The Holidays for the sake of your children.

Shacking Up After Divorce - What you need to consider before you move your boyfriend in.

When Your Ex Gets A Girlfriend - Tips for dealing the with the issues and emotions when your ex starts dating again. 

Your Ex-husbands New Girlfriend - Clearing the air when your ex gets a significant other.

Divorce and Your In-laws - Getting along for the sake of the kids.

Coping as a Non-custodial Parent - How to still be a great parent.

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