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Co-Parenting Communication – Blog 3 Sharing Information Rules of Conduct

In the first Blog in this Series, we wrote that there are two purposes of communication in a co-parenting relationship: sharing information and taking action. In the second Blog in this Series, we introduced Sharing Information Procedures, including the four types of information to share. In this Blog, we present the Sharing Information Rules of […]

Becoming an Expert Problem Solver Series in Co-Parenting – Blog 1 Mindset

In this Series, we explain how to become an “expert” problem solver, not only in a co-parenting relationship but also in any situation. However, the examples that we will give are typical co-parenting situations because that is our intended audience. We are defining problems broadly to include: A problem that one parent is having with […]

Becoming an Expert Problem Solver Series – Blog 2. Problem Definition

In the first Blog in this Series, we introduced the topic of solving problems by defining problems broadly to include the six types of situations common to co-parenting relationships, in which some type of joint action needs to be taken. As a reminder, those situations are: A problem that one parent is having with the […]

Becoming an Expert Problem Solver Series in Co-Parenting– Blog 3. The Steps

In the first Blog in this Series, we emphasized the importance of developing the style and mindset of an effective problem solver. As a reminder, the following were explained: Being respectful Taking responsibility for one’s own emotions Addressing the needs and wants of the other person too Rigorous honesty Never taking anything personally Never making […]

Becoming an Expert Problem Solver Series – Blog 4. Making Decisions

In the first Blog in this Series, we introduced the topic of solving problems by defining problems broadly to include the six types of situations common to co-parenting relationships, in which some type of joint action needs to be taken. As a reminder, those situations are: A problem that one parent is having with the […]

Becoming an Expert Problem Solver Series – Blog 5. Resolving Concerns

In the first Blog in this Series, we introduced the topic of solving problems by defining problems broadly to include the six types of situations common to co-parenting relationships, in which some type of joint action needs to be taken. As a reminder, those situations are: A problem that one parent is having with the […]

Becoming an Expert Problem Solver Series – Blog 6. Putting it All Together

In a different Blog Series, “Making the Right Choices for Children of Divorce and Factors Affecting Outcomes for Children,” we listed the seven factors identified in research that predict outcomes for children. The most important factor, the co-parenting relationship, was the subject of the last two Blogs in that Series. We also listed Five Tasks […]

Healthy Children Outcomes Series – 10. The Co-parenting Relationship Part 2

In this Blog, we begin to look at the remaining three ingredients in an effective co-parenting relationship – a flexible schedule, coordinating parenting across homes, and problem-solving and making decisions. We remind you that for more detail, consider ordering our Co-Parenting Training Workbook, which includes examples, exercises and suggestions that we cannot provide in a […]

Healthy Children Outcomes Series -1. Assumptions and Factors

This Blog is the first in a Series for divorced and/or separated parents, specifically addressing healthy outcomes for children of divorce. First, we start by making four important assumptions. We assume that parents reading this Blog love their children. Love usually comes in two flavors. The first type of love is the loving feelings that […]

Healthy Children Outcomes Series – 2. Physical Custody Schedule

This Blog is the second in a Series for divorced and/or separated parents, specifically addressing healthy outcomes for children of divorce. In the first Blog in the series, we listed several assumptions and then pointed out an irony, that the law focuses on decision-making and a Physical Custody Schedule, when the Schedule is the least […]