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
What is Counter Parenting? June 07, 2024 How to recognize the signs and prevent the negative effects of counter parenting. 4 min read
Grounding Techniques for Co-Parents Amber Andrews May 29, 2024 Grounding is a helpful habit for staying calm and centered during tough times. Learn how to apply grou... 3 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 Financial Abuse? May 13, 2024 What behaviors indicate financial abuse, how victims are impacted, and what you can do to combat the e... 6 min read
8 Affirmations for Co-Parents May 01, 2024 How positive affirmations work and why co-parents can benefit from them. 5 min read
Parallel Parenting: A Solution for Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Sarah Jacobs April 09, 2024 How co-parents with a narcissistic ex can leverage parallel parenting. 4 min read
3 Ways TalkingParents Streamlines Co-Parenting April 01, 2024 How TalkingParents can help you achieve more streamlined co-parenting. 4 min read
What is Breadcrumbing? March 26, 2024 How breadcrumbing works and ways to combat it in co-parenting. 5 min read
How Financial Wellness Supports Your Mental Health February 27, 2024 Why financial wellness impacts mental health and how TalkingParents helps co-parents boost both. 6 min read
Managing Co-Parenting Anxiety Mary Beth Somich, LCMHC February 13, 2024 Understanding the signs and symptoms of co-parenting anxiety and how to handle this complex emotional ... 6 min read
How Journaling Helps Support Your Mental Health January 26, 2024 Ways the Personal Journal helps co-parents monitor and strengthen their mental health. 6 min read
Using TalkingParents to Deal with a Non-Responsive Co-Parent December 06, 2023 How co-parents can use TalkingParents to work with a non-responsive ex. 5 min read
What is Enmeshment? November 28, 2023 Why enmeshment occurs, how it impacts children, and ways co-parents can combat it. 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
Combating Harassment from Your Co-Parent September 20, 2023 What constitutes harassment, how to identify it in your co-parenting situation, and why it’s imp... 5 min read
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
Co-Parenting a Child with Cancer August 21, 2023 4 ways to help you co-parent after a childhood cancer diagnosis. 5 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
Conquering Parent Guilt with TalkingParents June 01, 2023 How TalkingParents can help you cope with parent guilt as a co-parent. 3 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
Protecting Your Mental Health: Tips for Co-Parents April 04, 2023 5 tips to help co-parents protect their mental health. 3.5 min read
Child Custody Exchange Safety March 24, 2023 Five safety tips for child custody exchange pick-ups and drop-offs. 4 min read
How to Overcome Parental Burnout March 06, 2023 Seven ways to cope with parental burnout. 3.5 min read
Holiday Safety Tips for Kids December 01, 2022 5 safety tips to keep kids safe over the holidays. 2 min read
Helping Your Child with Depression December 01, 2022 Signs and symptoms of childhood depression and how parents can help. 2.5 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
Why TalkingParents is a Safe & Secure Way to Communicate with Your Ex September 28, 2022 TalkingParents can be used as a safe and secure way for co-parents to communicate over the phone or on... 2 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
5 Tips to Keep Kids Healthy this School Year August 18, 2022 Help keep your kids healthy this school year with these 5 lifestyle tips. 3 min read
How to Help Kids Form Healthy Sleep Habits July 15, 2022 It’s important to help kids form healthy sleep habits when they are young by setting bedtimes an... 2 min read
Healthy Summer Eating Tips for Kids June 10, 2022 5 tips for co-parents to help their kids eat healthy this summer. 3 min read
Summer Safety Tips for Kids June 10, 2022 Co-parents should discuss these 5 tips to keep their kids safe this summer. 4 min read
3 Ways to Overcome Triggers in Co-Parenting Jay Skibbens May 19, 2022 Overcome co-parenting triggers and build a healthy shared parenting relationship. 4 min read
Co-Parenting a Child with Food Allergies May 17, 2022 3 tips to help take the stress out of co-parenting a child with food allergies. 3 min read
Co-Parenting a Child with Autism March 24, 2022 4 tips for co-parents with an autistic child. 2 min read
Child Abuse Prevention for Parents March 23, 2022 How parents can help prevent child abuse. 3 min read
Realistic Expectations About Co-Parenting with a Narcissist Dr. Ramani Durvasula February 09, 2022 Here are some realistic expectations to keep in mind when co-parenting with a narcissist. 6 min read
Co-Parenting a Teen with Depression January 24, 2022 The signs of teen depression and how parents can help a depressive adolescent. 3 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
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
Self-Care Tips for Families Over the Holidays November 12, 2021 The holidays can cause added stress for parents and families as a whole. Try these self-care tips. 2 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
Helping Kids Cope with Stress October 06, 2021 Tips for co-parents to help their children cope with stress. 2 min read
Talking to Children About Weight August 06, 2021 Talking to children about weight can be difficult. You and your co-parent should be on the same page w... 4 min read
Co-Parenting a Sick Child July 26, 2021 Tips to help you communicate with your co-parent when your child is sick. 4 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
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
Types of Narcissists Dr. Ramani Durvasula March 10, 2021 Narcissism is a word that is thrown around these days to help people understand toxic relationships, d... 10 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
Ideas for a Socially Distant Halloween October 05, 2020 If you live in an area that has banned trick or treating to discourage large gatherings, you may be wo... 3 min read
Guide to Child Therapy September 24, 2020 As a parent, you may not always have all the tools to provide the support that your child needs. Wheth... 4 min read
Back to School and Coronavirus August 12, 2020 Depending on the guidelines and decisions in your local area, you are either preparing for an altered ... 3 min read
Gaslighting July 30, 2020 Gaslighting Is a form of manipulation that aims to make the victim feel as though they are to blame fo... 4 min read
Parenting Stress Tips June 09, 2020 By understanding your stress sources and finding ways to cope with your emotions, you can successfully... 3 min read
Socially Distant Birthday Parties for Kids May 05, 2020 We have come up with some ideas to help your kids have a memorable and socially distant birthday. Plan... 3 min read
Working from Home While Homeschooling: A Survival Guide April 22, 2020 If you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed-out, please know that you are not alone and th... 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
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health March 25, 2020 Parents can support their child’s mental health with these 7 tips. 3 min read
Self-Care for Parents in Quarantine March 25, 2020 As the CDC recognizes, “fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong em... 3 min read
Reaching Out in Your Community During COVID-19 March 23, 2020 If you are healthy and able to volunteer time or resources, giving back to your community can benefit ... 2 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
Quarantine with an Abuser March 18, 2020 In the past, we have discussed what happens when you co-parent with your abuser. As governments around... 1 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
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
Creating Peace with Your Co-Parent’s Significant Other January 15, 2020 How to create a healthy dynamic with your ex’s new partner. 3 min read
5 Signs You’re Co-Parenting with a Jerk December 26, 2019 What makes a co-parent a jerk and how to respond to their behavior. 4 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
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
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
How to Meet Other Parents August 16, 2019 Making new friends can get harder as you get older. Here are some tips to help parents meet other pare... 3 min read
Effects of Fighting in Front of Kids August 15, 2019 Parents fighting in front of kids can have serious impacts on a child’s mental and physical well... 2.5 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
Why Do Kids Wet the Bed? July 18, 2019 Bed wetting is typically a normal stage of child development. Here’s what may be causing a child... 2 min read
Why Domestic Violence Goes Unreported July 11, 2019 Domestic violence often goes unreported due to emotional abuse, mental abuse, fear, and lack of financ... 2.5 min read
Co-Parenting from Different States June 25, 2019 Sharing custody with a co-parent who lives out of state comes with unique challenges. Here are some ti... 3 min read
Ways for Fathers to Bond with Their Kids June 18, 2019 Fathers play a key role in helping their children develop cognitively and emotionally. Here are 15 way... 3 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
15 Signs of a Toxic Relationship May 23, 2019 Toxic relationships are relationships that are poisonous to our bodies, sometimes physically and somet... 4 min read
Adjusting to Life After Divorce May 14, 2019 Tips to help you start the recovery process after divorce. 4 min read
Co-Parenting With Your Abuser May 13, 2019 Advice for parents sharing custody with their abuser. 4 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 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
What Do I Do If I Suspect Domestic Violence? March 15, 2019 If you suspect that a friend or loved one is a victim of domestic violence, there are ways you can hel... 3 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
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 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
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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