5 Tips for Choosing a Daycare November 16, 2023 How co-parents can find childcare options and make an informed decision. 5 min read
Why TalkingParents is a Cost-Effective Tool November 03, 2023 Why TalkingParents offers the best, most cost-effective service for co-parents. 4 min read
What to Know About Child Custody Evaluations Sarah Jacobs October 13, 2023 The components of a child custody evaluation and how to prepare for them. 5 min read
High Conflict Co-Parenting: Combating Harassment and Abuse October 10, 2023 In this joint interview presentation and live Q&A session, Divorce Coach Brook Olsen and Family La... 90 min watch
Using TalkingParents and the Grey Rock Method August 30, 2023 How TalkingParents features can support co-parents using the grey rock method. 5 min read
5 Things to Know About TalkingParents August 30, 2023 5 facts about TalkingParents every current and future user should know. 4 min read
Co-Parenting a Child with Cancer August 21, 2023 4 ways to help you co-parent after a childhood cancer diagnosis. 5 min read
Navigating Co-Parenting and Breastfeeding July 14, 2023 Tips on how to successfully co-parent a nursing baby. 4 min read
Using TalkingParents to Cope with Missing Your Kids June 28, 2023 4 ways to help you cope with missing your kids in a healthy way. 4 min read
Modifying Your Parenting Plan June 15, 2023 Learn how to modify your parenting plan as your co-parenting situation changes. 2.5 min read
Lessons from Celebrity Co-Parents June 05, 2023 3 key takeaways from celebrity co-parents and their experiences. 3 min read
How to be a Consistent Co-Parent May 08, 2023 4 ways to become a more consistent co-parent. 2.5 min read
What Does it Mean to be in a Multi-Parent Family? Sarah Jacobs April 26, 2023 The definition of a multi-parent family and the legal protections that exist. 3.5 min read
Counteract Parental Alienation with TalkingParents April 11, 2023 How TalkingParents can be used to combat parental alienation. 2.5 min read
Child Custody Exchange Safety March 24, 2023 Four safety tips for child custody exchange pick-ups and drop-offs. 4 min read
Who is TalkingParents for? February 10, 2023 A breakdown of who uses TalkingParents and what it can be utilized for. 2.5 min read
Factors to Consider When Determining the Custody Schedule December 15, 2022 Here’s what you should consider when forming a child custody schedule. 3.5 min read
How to Use TalkingParents to Co-Parent Over the Holidays November 04, 2022 5 ways TalkingParents can help you co-parent over the holidays. 3 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
How a Co-Parent’s Terminal Illness Can Impact Custody September 14, 2022 If a parent has a terminal illness, child custody can be impacted. Co-parents may have to revisit visi... 2 min read
Why Use TalkingParents Over Competitors August 10, 2022 Why co-parents should use TalkingParents over communication services like OurFamilyWizard, AppClose, C... 5 min read
Getting Started with TalkingParents July 27, 2022 Both co-parents must create an account to communicate through TalkingParents. Getting started is easy. 2 min read
Why Use TalkingParents Over Other Apps July 25, 2022 There are lots of apps made for communication and coordination, but for parents with shared custody, a... 3 min read
How TalkingParents Can Save You Thousands in Attorney’s Fees June 21, 2022 Most divorce and family law attorneys charge by the hour. Should parents end up in court for a child c... 4 min read
How iMessage Updates Will Impact Co-Parent Communication June 14, 2022 The impact that Apple’s latest iPhone software update, iOS 16, could have on co-parents who rely... 4 min read
Co-Parenting Tips for Summer Break May 27, 2022 5 tips to help co-parents successfully navigate summer break with the kids. 3 min read
Co-Parenting Graduation Tips May 10, 2022 5 tips to help co-parents celebrate their child’s graduation without conflict. 2 min read
How the Personal Journal Helps Co-Parents April 20, 2022 The Personal Journal gives co-parents a place to take private notes within TalkingParents. 2 min read
How TalkingParents is a Game Changer in the Courtroom Carina Michelle Reyna, Esq. March 21, 2022 4 ways that TalkingParents can help you and your attorney in the courtroom. 2 min read
Child Custody Schedules Based on Age February 16, 2022 Best custody schedules for children based on age and tips to help parents choose the right arrangement... 3 min read
Common 50/50 Child Custody Schedules February 15, 2022 Here are some common 50/50 child custody arrangements and tips to help co-parents navigate them. 3 min read
Benefits of Shared Parenting January 14, 2022 Joint custody can be hard on both parents, but there are benefits. Here are some of the positives of s... 2 min read
5 Healthy Co-Parenting Boundaries Tessa Noel January 12, 2022 Tips to help you set healthy boundaries in your co-parenting relationship. 4 min read
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Co-Parents November 19, 2021 Attainable goals for co-parents to start the new year off right. 2 min read
How Video Calling Helps Co-Parents November 09, 2021 Parents with joint custody use video calling apps to communicate with their children and with each other. 2 min read
Tips for Your First Holiday Season as a Co-Parent October 20, 2021 Ideas to help you navigate your first holiday season with joint custody. 2 min read
Teen Driving and Co-Parenting September 27, 2021 Tips for navigating teen driving with your co-parent. 2 min read
How TalkingParents Helps Co-Parents and Attorneys Brenda DeRouen September 21, 2021 Divorce attorney and co-parent, Brenda DeRouen, explains why she highly recommends TalkingParents. 3 min read
Co-Parenting & High School Homecoming September 15, 2021 Tips to help co-parents communicate during homecoming week. 2 min read
Planning for Kids Wardrobe Changes September 07, 2021 Tips for co-parents to navigate wardrobe changes as kids grow out of clothing. 3 min read
Make Children's Transition Between Parents Easier May 14, 2021 Joint custody exchange day can be a difficult time. No matter what your time-sharing schedule looks li... 5 min read
How to Handle Mother’s Day or Father’s Day While Co-parenting May 06, 2021 Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are important days to celebrate because they offer an opport... 3 min read
Summer Visitation Schedule April 23, 2021 The countdown to summer has begun, and there may be a few extra steps and considerations as a co-paren... 3 min read
Extended Families and Divorce April 09, 2021 While your relationship with these extended family members may not center around your co-parent, it sh... 4 min read
Money Conversations to Have with Your Co-Parent March 18, 2021 Finances are an element of co-parenting that are often overlooked. Yes, you may be in the process of c... 4 min read
When Your Co-Parent is the Fun Parent March 04, 2021 The fun parent is commonly called the “Disneyland Parent,” a term that refers to one paren... 4 min read
Guide to Co-Parenting Teens February 26, 2021 Parenting a teenager is hard. Co-parenting a teenager is even harder. Not only are you navigating the ... 4 min read
How to Use TalkingParents December 17, 2020 TalkingParents is a co-parenting communication service that has the features co-parents need to coordi... 2 min read
Top Co-Parenting Blogs of 2020 December 14, 2020 Many co-parents have found our blogs helpful and have used them to find more information. We have made... 4 min read
How to Use the TalkingParents Info Library December 02, 2020 The Info Library is a feature that allows parents to create cards with important contacts or informati... 2 min read
Co-Parenting Over the Holidays November 24, 2020 Tips to help co-parents communicate and coordinate over the holidays. 3 min read
Becoming a Stepparent November 19, 2020 When it comes to blending families and becoming a stepparent, creating a good dynamic, and introducing... 2 min read
How to Change/Modify a Custody Agreement October 21, 2020 Depending on the age of the kids when you first made a custody agreement, it may be necessary to modif... 3 min read
Co-Parenting a Newborn October 08, 2020 At the newborn and infant stages in a child’s life, they are working to form secure attachments ... 3 min read
Child Custody FAQs September 28, 2020 Kristen Holstrom, Managing Attorney of Custody Queens, spoke during our virtual event, Co-Parenting &a... 6 min read
Creating a Partnership with Your Co-Parent with Dr. Ebony Roberts September 28, 2020 During our Co-Parenting & Coffee event, Dr. Ebony Roberts shared her co-parenting experience and s... 5 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
What is Conflicted Co-Parenting? August 24, 2020 Co-parenting is not limited to divorce, and of course, every co-parenting relationship is unique. Some... 5 min read
Custody Transition Day August 14, 2020 Pick up and drop off days for a custody exchange can be challenging for both parents and kids. Creatin... 3 min read
What If We Can’t Co-Parent? August 05, 2020 What if co-parenting truly is not an option? Whether due to the relationship with your child’s o... 4 min read
Ultimate List of Resources for Co-Parents July 13, 2020 While there are so many blogs and resources out there for parents who are navigating different stages ... 2 min read
How to Get Custody of a Sibling June 08, 2020 The goal of all custody cases is to determine the custody situation that is in the child's best in... 3 min read
How to Set Co-parenting Boundaries May 22, 2020 Personal boundaries as the limits we set with other people about the types of behavior we will accept ... 4 min read
High-Conflict Co-Parenting Tips May 21, 2020 Not all disputes need to be a bad thing. Conflict can allow co-parents to work through challenges and ... 3 min read
Long Distance Co-Parenting May 20, 2020 Long-distance co-parents need to continue to make decisions to raise a child between two locations. Bo... 4 min read
When Can Kids Decide Who to Live with During a Divorce? May 18, 2020 The judge or mediator’s responsibility is to determine the best interest of the child or childre... 3 min read
What is Co-Parenting? May 15, 2020 Co-parenting is a child custody agreement in which two or more adults work together to share the dutie... 5 min read
Why do Co-Parents Pay Child Support? May 08, 2020 Child support is an amount of money that one co-parent pays to the other to help cover the cost of ess... 3 min read
Co-Parenting and the Military April 20, 2020 Separated or divorced military couples must develop parenting plans that include caring for and suppor... 3 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
Communication During COVID-19 April 14, 2020 We discuss how to communicate with your co-parent, based on the best practices shared by a divorce law... 3 min read
Tips for Organized Co-Parenting (Free Planner Download) April 09, 2020 There are so many organizational tools out there for students and parents, but we didn't think any... 2 min read
Grandparent Rights April 06, 2020 In ideal situations, families arrange their own visitation schedules even if it involves the help of a... 2 min read
Parallel Parenting: How it Works April 02, 2020 Parallel parenting is a strategy for divorced or separated parents who are unable to cooperate to rais... 3 min read
Should I Exchange Custody with My Co-Parent During COVID-19? April 01, 2020 Co-parents around the world are grappling with the same question: “With social distancing, quara... 3 min read
Calculating Time for Child Support in California March 30, 2020 Parenting time percentage is the amount of time that each parent spends with their children. Called &q... 2 min read
How to File for Termination of Parental Rights March 27, 2020 Parental rights are defined as the legal relationship between a parent and a child. This legal relatio... 3 min read
Parenting Time in Colorado March 24, 2020 Visitation is generally defined as the rights of a non-custodial parent to see his or her child. It is... 3 min read
How to File for Physical Custody in California March 17, 2020 In California, physical custody refers to the parent or guardian that the child will live with most of... 4 min read
Educational Resource List for Co-Parents March 17, 2020 At home with the kids due to COVID-19 school closures? Here’s a list of resources to keep them a... 2 min read
COVID-19 and Co-Parenting March 16, 2020 As inconvenient as many of the restrictions and social distancing recommendations may seem, please rem... 3 min read
Bringing Evidence to Family Court February 28, 2020 Presenting evidence in a divorce or child custody case takes more than recounting conversations betwee... 2 min read
5 Best Co-Parenting Blogs February 27, 2020 A list of popular co-parenting blogs for parents with shared custody. 2 min read
How to Find the Right Family Court Lawyer for You February 21, 2020 While it's not always necessary to hire one for a court case, if you decide you need a lawyer, it ... 2 min read
Common Custody Schedule Examples February 14, 2020 Co-parenting agreements are as unique and varied as the parents and children involved in each case. St... 3 min read
When Should I Call vs. Text my Co-Parent? February 12, 2020 With the release of Accountable Calling, co-parents can now place recorded phone calls to their co-par... 2 min read
Types of Visitation in California February 10, 2020 Several factors go into decisions related to visitation in California, such as the ages of the childre... 3 min read
Add Event to Shared Calendar February 06, 2020 Learn how to use the Shared Calendar feature with TalkingParents to create events and coordinate with ... 1 min read
Make a Call Using TalkingParents February 06, 2020 Premium users can now place recorded calls within the TalkingParents app. To place a call through the ... 1 min read
Send A Message on TalkingParents February 06, 2020 Learn how to send a message to your co-parent on TalkingParents. This feature can be used by all users... 1 min read
How to Enforce Child Visitation Rights February 06, 2020 Child visitation laws give non-custodial parents the right to spend time with their children. Typicall... 2 min read
TalkingParents' Guide to Custody January 31, 2020 For parents going through a divorce, child custody often becomes a primary topic of discussion (and de... 3 min read
What is Emergency Custody January 28, 2020 Emergency custody is when a judge steps in to make a ruling on who should have custody of a child in a... 2 min read
Guide to Co-Parenting January 27, 2020 Regardless of the relationship you have with the other parent, your child comes first. The range of po... 3 min read
How to Terminate Parental Rights January 23, 2020 For some parents, ceasing to be a child's legal parent is a voluntary act. The choice to terminate... 3 min read
Limitations of a Father Not Listed on a Birth Certificate January 21, 2020 Just because the father is not listed on the birth certificate, does not mean that he cannot formally ... 2 min read
Creating Peace with Your Co-Parent’s Significant Other January 15, 2020 What to do when your co-parent gets a new significant other that will be spending time with your child... 3 min read
How to Bond with Your Significant Other's Kids January 13, 2020 Bonding is the process of forming a relationship based on a strong feeling of friendship, love, or sha... 4 min read
How a Felony Record Can Affect Custody and Visitation January 08, 2020 If a judge believes that a past criminal record might affect a parent’s ability to be a good par... 2 min read
How Much Does a Child Custody Court Case Cost? December 31, 2019 The ultimate cost of a child custody case will be determined based on many factors, including the atto... 4 min read
What Is Parental Kidnapping? December 20, 2019 The factors and laws that impact a parent being charged with parental kidnapping. 6 min read
My Friend Is a Bad Parent December 17, 2019 How to manage friendships with people who you think are bad parents. 4 min read
What to Do When a Co-Parent Is Manipulating Your Child December 11, 2019 How to identify and protect your child from their other parent’s manipulative behavior 5 min read
Resetting Unhealthy Co-Parenting Boundaries November 27, 2019 How to reset unhealthy habits and boundaries in shared parenting. 4 min read
How Supervised Visitation Works November 21, 2019 What supervised visitation entails and how certain circumstances are involved in ordering it. 5 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
Splitting Custody Over the Holidays November 13, 2019 Make the holidays happier for you and your children with these tips for splitting custody. 3 min read
8 Common Child Custody Questions & Answers October 31, 2019 Child custody is a complicated area of the law, leaving co-parents with plenty of questions. 4 min read
How Is Child Support Calculated? October 30, 2019 How child support payments are calculated and what factors affect the process. 4 min read
When Can Children Make Their Own Decisions About Visitation? October 28, 2019 How a child’s wishes, state requirements, and other factors affect visitation. 4 min read
Am I a Legal Guardian to My Stepchild? October 24, 2019 Even if you care for your stepchild, you may not be considered their legal guardian. 3 min read
How a Parent Can Regain Their Rights After Losing Custody October 16, 2019 Regaining custody is a complicated process that will likely require significant effort and help from l... 4 min read
Valid Reasons for Child Support Adjustments October 15, 2019 Child support orders can be modified as circumstances change for parents and children. 4 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
The Journey of the Child Custody Mediation Process Explained September 30, 2019 Reasons to use child custody mediation. 4 min read
What to Expect When Adopting Your Stepchild September 26, 2019 The process and circumstances in which an adoption is granted can vary by county and state. 3 min read
How Do I Know If My Parenting Plan Is in Effect? September 26, 2019 If you and your spouse are going through a divorce or separation, the family court in your state may r... 3 min read
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Custody Agreement? September 20, 2019 The legal factors of formulating a child custody agreement. 2.5 min read
Do I Need Permission for International Travel? August 21, 2019 International travel rules for parents with shared custody, sole custody, and other special circumstan... 2 min read
How to File for Joint Custody August 16, 2019 What parents need to do when filing for joint custody of a child. 3 min read
3 Common Co-Parenting Issues August 06, 2019 How to handle 3 common co-parenting issues with an ex. 4 min read
9 Books About Co-Parenting July 31, 2019 A list of co-parenting books to help parents in a variety of situations with shared custody. 3 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
Co-Parenting with a No-Contact Order July 12, 2019 A no-contact order is typically put in place by the courts in domestic violence cases. Co-parents can ... 2 min read
What Prevents Shared Custody? June 28, 2019 Experts prefer shared custody for children, however physical or legal joint custody can be prevented b... 2.5 min read
How to Make a Parenting Plan June 28, 2019 Here’s what co-parents should consider when forming a parenting agreement. 5 min read
5 Tips to Simplify Your Co-Parenting Plan June 27, 2019 Simplify your co-parenting plan with these 5 pieces of advice. 3 min read
How to Track Parenting Time Failures June 26, 2019 Parenting time failures take place when your co-parent interferes with your time with your child or wh... 2 min read
Who Pays Child Support? June 25, 2019 Child support orders vary widely by state. Learn more about who pays child support and how it’s ... 2 min read
How to Deal with Your Ex Getting Married May 30, 2019 Adjusting to life after divorce is a process that takes time and patience. It looks different for ever... 4 min read
What to Do When Co-Parenting Doesn’t Work May 30, 2019 When co-parenting isn’t working for parents in a joint custody situation, parallel parenting can... 2 min read
Co-Parenting Without Court May 22, 2019 Who gets custody of a child based on various parenting scenarios and relationships and tips on co-pare... 3 min read
What Family Law Is All About May 14, 2019 Family law is a legal practice area dedicated to issues such as divorce, child support, child custody,... 2 min read
Co-Parenting With Your Abuser May 13, 2019 Advice for parents sharing custody with their abuser. 4 min read
How to Get Guardianship of a Child That Is Not Yours April 26, 2019 You must be granted physical and legal custody of a child that is not yours in order to obtain guardia... 2 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
Co-Parenting with a Narcissist March 27, 2019 Co-parenting with a narcissist poses unique challenges for parents and children. Here are some strateg... 4 min read
How Does Joint Custody Work? February 13, 2019 Understanding the differences between physical and legal joint custody. 2 min read
Custody versus Guardianship: What's the Difference? January 25, 2019 Some key differences between custody and guardianship. 2 min read
Why You Need a Co-Parenting App January 18, 2019 Co-parenting apps help parents with joint custody communicate better when it comes to raising their ch... 3 min read
What Co-Parenting Is Not October 12, 2018 Co-parenting isn't easy. Maintaining effective and consistent communication is key to a successful... 3 min read
Things to Discuss When Co-Parenting October 01, 2018 Successful co-parenting requires good communication. These tips will benefit your child and help both ... 2 min read
Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents September 03, 2018 Parenting after divorce comes with unique challenges. There are several ways you can approach co-paren... 3 min read
What Is Family Law Arbitration? August 28, 2018 Family law arbitration is an alternative way for families to settle disputes. 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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