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
10 Fun Ways for Co-Parents to Use AI July 31, 2024 Find new activities and resources with ChatGPT that are fun for the whole family. 5 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
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. ... 5 min read
Secure Attachment & Co-Parenting: Creating a Safe Space for Children Sarah R. Moore May 16, 2024 In this interview presentation and live Q&A session, you’ll hear from the Board Chair for th... 90 min watch
What is Enmeshment? November 28, 2023 Why enmeshment occurs, how it impacts children, and ways co-parents can combat it. 4 min read
5 Tips for Choosing a Daycare November 16, 2023 How co-parents can find childcare options and make an informed decision. 5 min read
Stop Teaching Your Kids Who’s the Good Guy & Who’s the Bad Guy Grace Casper November 03, 2023 A child of divorce gives tips to co-parents to help them avoid making the kids think there is a "... 4 min read
What is Parentification? October 27, 2023 Why parentification may occur after a divorce or separation and how to prevent it from impacting your ... 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 ch... 3 min read
Navigating Co-Parenting and Breastfeeding July 14, 2023 Tips on how to successfully co-parent a nursing baby. 4 min read
5 Emotionally Supportive Questions to Ask Your Child Daily May 17, 2023 5 daily questions to support your child’s emotional well-being. 3 min read
Spring Break Activities for Kids March 06, 2023 15 ideas to keep the kids busy over spring break. 3 min read
How to Teach Your Kids to Cook February 21, 2023 Help your kids learn to cook with these easy tips, recipes, and age-appropriate kitchen activities. 2 min read
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids December 15, 2022 Lists of healthy New Year’s resolutions for kids based on age. 2 min read
15 Fun Winter Activities for Kids November 15, 2022 These fun winter activities for kids can help keep the family entertained on cold days. 3.5 min read
Using TalkingParents to Help You Co-Parent a School-Age Child October 31, 2022 How to use TalkingParents to manage your child’s custody transitions, school schedules, activiti... 4 min read
Using TalkingParents to Help You Co-Parent a Teen October 26, 2022 How to use TalkingParents to manage your teen’s schedule, freedoms, health and wellness, expense... 4 min read
Using TalkingParents to Help You Co-Parent a Toddler October 13, 2022 How to use TalkingParents to manage toddler custody schedules, routines, behavioral needs, expenses, s... 3 min read
Using TalkingParents to Help You Co-Parent an Infant October 10, 2022 How to use TalkingParents to manage infant custody schedules, appointments, information, expenses, spe... 3 min read
10 Ways to Spark Your Child’s Interest in STEM September 28, 2022 STEM education helps kids learn many valuable life skills. Parents can spark their child’s inter... 3 min read
10 Ways to Foster Creativity in Your Kids September 21, 2022 10 ideas parents can try to help their kids develop creative thinking skills. 3 min read
Co-Parenting a Student-Athlete August 08, 2022 Student-athletes have a lot to manage. Try these 5 tips when co-parenting a child who plays sports. 2 min read
Co-Parenting & High School Prom May 05, 2022 Tips for co-parents when navigating their child’s high school prom. 2 min read
Co-Parenting a Child with Autism March 24, 2022 4 tips for co-parents with an autistic child. 2 min read
Negative Punishment in Parenting February 22, 2022 Tips on how and when negative punishment should be used to reinforce good behaviors. 2 min read
Teaching Your Kids to be Independent January 10, 2022 Raising independent children takes work and encouragement from both parents. Here are 5 ways you can i... 4 min read
Communicating With Your Kids Effectively December 17, 2021 5 strategies to help parents and children communicate effectively at all ages. 2 min read
6 Tips to Help Your Toddler Sleep Better December 14, 2021 If your toddler is having trouble sleeping at night, try these strategies. 3 min read
Avoid Overindulging Your Kids October 27, 2021 Discussing overindulgence with your co-parent is important to your child's long-term success. 2 min read
Religious Differences & Co-Parenting October 07, 2021 Tips to help co-parents navigate religious differences. 2 min read
Helping Kids Cope with Stress October 06, 2021 Tips for co-parents to help their children cope with stress. 2 min read
Back to School and Family Time August 25, 2021 Tips for parents to set aside designated family time when kids go back to school. 4 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
Setting Child Technology Guidelines July 20, 2021 How to set healthy technology guidelines for your children. 3 min read
Summer Jobs for Teens July 14, 2021 A guide for parents to help their teens find summer jobs. 3 min read
Acts of Kindness for Kids July 12, 2021 How practicing acts of kindness can be beneficial to your kids. 3 min read
How to Help a Shy Child Socialize July 07, 2021 The do’s and don'ts of helping a shy child succeed 3 min read
Coping with Sending Your First Child to College June 22, 2021 Coping with an empty nest as your child moves away to college. 4 min read
8 Strategies to Help Your Child Cope with a Narcissistic Parent Dr. Ramani Durvasula June 15, 2021 The only thing more challenging than a divorce from a narcissistic spouse is helping your children thr... 6 min read
Stress Management for Kids June 14, 2021 Stress is a major part of everyday life and being able to identify and reduce stress within kids is vi... 3 min read
Merging Families March 25, 2021 Starting a new romantic relationship after divorce, for one or both co-parents, is not uncommon. Somet... 4 min read
Goal Setting for Kids January 07, 2021 Creating goals for yourself can help to kickstart new habits and help you feel motivated. Goal setting... 2 min read
Tips for Picky Eaters November 06, 2020 As your children transition to eating solid food and start to explore new flavors, you might find that... 2 min read
Sibling Rivalry October 15, 2020 It’s pretty inevitable that kids will bicker and argue. While sibling rivalry can be harmless, p... 3 min read
Create New Holiday Traditions September 11, 2020 There are many ways to Split Custody Over the Holidays, and doing it in advance as a part of your pare... 3 min read
Family Friendly Fall Activities September 04, 2020 We have created a list of fall activity ideas for families to do near them, regardless of their budget... 5 min read
What is Authoritative Parenting? July 16, 2020 Authoritative Parenting is a parenting style with high responsiveness and a high level of expectations... 3 min read
How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums June 24, 2020 A tantrum is a child expressing frustration with a situation. It could be that your toddler is struggl... 4 min read
110 Activities for Kids June 15, 2020 After keeping your kids busy indoors for the past few months, it is time to find fun ways to spend the... 4 min read
Tips for Blended Families April 15, 2020 A blended family consists of a couple, the children they have had together, and the children they have... 4 min read
Virtual Play-Dates for Kids During COVID-19 April 07, 2020 Canceling birthday parties, sleepovers, and extracurricular activities mean that children are spending... 2 min read
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health March 25, 2020 Parents can support their child’s mental health with these 7 tips. 3 min read
56 Ways to Connect With Your Kids March 23, 2020 Whether you are at home for the quarantine or just home for the weekend, this list of activities is fo... 1 min read
Explaining COVID-19 to your Kids March 19, 2020 Kids are very sensitive to anxiety and stress from parents, and it is important that you feel fully pr... 2 min read
Activities to Maintain Snow Day Sanity February 04, 2020 Indoor activities to help parents and kids have fun on snow days. 3 min read
How to Talk to an Angry Child January 30, 2020 What causes children to feel anger and how parents can help them work through negative feelings. 5 min read
How to Bond with Your Significant Other's Kids January 13, 2020 Tips for developing bonds with your partner’s kids. 3 min read
How to Share Custody of a Child with Special Needs November 19, 2019 Additional factors that parents of children with special needs must consider to ensure stable care in ... 4 min read
Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages November 15, 2019 A comprehensive list of great holiday gift ideas for toddlers, teens, and any age kid in between. 3 min read
13 Apps for Kids to Safely Communicate with Family October 25, 2019 These 13 apps provide ways for kids and their family members to stay in touch. 2 min read
Why Parenting Doesn't Stop at 18 October 11, 2019 How parenting can continue past the age of 18 in healthy, productive ways 4.5 min read
When Does Separation Anxiety Become Worrisome? October 08, 2019 Learn the symptoms of separation anxiety, why it can become a disorder, and how to treat it. 3 min read
3 Helpful Ways to Encourage Your Shy Child to Socialize October 08, 2019 Learn how to help your child get comfortable with shyness and social interaction. 4 min read
5 Rational Tactics to Make Sibling Rivalry a Thing of the Past September 30, 2019 It’s normal for siblings to fight from time to time. The key is to make sure their fighting does... 3 min read
The 5 Best Techniques for Boosting Your Kids’ Confidence September 19, 2019 Build your child’s confidence with these tips. 3.5 min read
How Homework is Preparing Your Kids for the Future September 18, 2019 How homework benefits students in the short and long term. 2 min read
4 Ways to Get Your Kids to Listen September 17, 2019 Help your children listen better with these tips. 2.5 min read
How to Help Your Kids Learn Best September 11, 2019 Improve the way your kids learn with these tips. 4 min read
Ways Kids Can Make Money During the School Year August 30, 2019 5 easy ways your kids can earn money while in school. 3 min read
At What Age Should Kids Get a Phone? August 28, 2019 Tips to help parents decide when their children should get a phone. 3 min read
Why Kids Should Have Pets August 06, 2019 Owning a pet, such as a dog or cat, can help your kids learn important life skills. Pets can also help... 2.5 min read
How to Deal with Parental Alienation July 15, 2019 Parental alienation is when a child rejects a parent, resists contact with a parent, or shows extreme ... 2.3 min read
How Do I Talk to My Teen? June 28, 2019 Communicating with teenagers can be difficult. Here are some tips to help parents talk to their teens. 2 min read
Apps to Monitor Kids' Phones June 07, 2019 Best practices and parental control apps for monitoring kids’ phones and tracking internet activ... 4 min read
How to Raise a Child with Good Manners May 31, 2019 Good manners are behaviors exhibited to show respect. Parents can teach kids good manners with these t... 3 min read
Why You Should Take Parenting Classes May 31, 2019 Parenting classes can help parents learn valuable information about every stage in their child’s... 2 min read
Summer Activities for Every Budget May 23, 2019 A list of fun summer activities for families no matter their budget. Kids will love these ideas! 2 min read
What Is the Purpose of Summer School? May 22, 2019 Summer school can help students catch up or provide new learning opportunities. 2 min read
What Is Free-Range Parenting? May 16, 2019 Free range parenting encourages parents to allow their children to grow and learn with more independen... 3 min read
Common Co-Parenting Rules April 26, 2019 Here are some common co-parenting rules to help you raise happy, healthy children. 4 min read
Introducing Your New Significant Other to Your Child April 01, 2019 Introducing a new significant other to your child after divorce can be made easier with these tips. &n... 3 min read
How to Tell If Your Kids Are in Distress March 29, 2019 If your child exhibits signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, or emotional turmoil after a divorce, th... 3 min read
Co-parenting Done Right March 29, 2019 How good communication and putting the children first helped these celebrity couples in their co-paren... 4 min read
Do Kids Really Need Recess? March 15, 2019 The benefits of recess for kids and how you can support it in schools. 2 min read
Can Children Fly Alone? March 14, 2019 How Unaccompanied minor programs vary by airline and what you need to do before booking your child&rsq... 3 min read
Top Educational Apps for Kids February 27, 2019 Today we're scouring the internet to help parents learn more about the top educational apps for ki... 3 min read
How Can Kids Earn an Allowance? February 23, 2019 Ways you can implement an allowance for your kids, with or without chores, to teach them money managem... 3 min read
Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids February 11, 2019 A list of easy and fun arts and crafts projects for you and your kids this Valentine’s Day. 2 min read
Parenting Expectations vs. Reality January 17, 2019 You have a newborn baby, a completely blank slate. A perfect miniature person waiting for you to mold ... 1 min read
How to Tell Your Children About Divorce October 23, 2018 Telling your children about divorce will be one of the most critical presentations of your life. Unfor... 3 min read
17 Top Family Movies October 17, 2018 Ok, let's face it, comedy is extremely subjective. What makes one-person laugh might make another ... 1 min read
Parenting & Technology September 25, 2018 Technology and screen time are essential topics for parents to educate themselves on and discuss as ch... 2 min read
How Chores Are an Essential Part of Childhood September 20, 2018 How chores are an essential part of childhood and how co-parents can teach kids responsibility in the ... 3 min read
The Benefits of Positive Parenting September 14, 2018 Positive parenting is an approach to raising children that focuses on encouragement and support as opp... 3 min read
19 Children's Books About Divorce September 09, 2018 A list of children's books about divorce to help kids cope. 3 min read
49 Free Summer Activities for Kids August 01, 2018 49 free activities for kids to try during the summer. 2 min read
Helpful Links Administration for Children & Families The American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting (Healthy Children) The American Bar Association Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Co-Parenting into the Future Federal Student Aid National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Youth Resources) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Labor (Youth & Labor) Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
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