The blogs in this section are for divorcing or already separated parents. The goal is to make the co-parenting relationship functional and successful for the parents and the children
In the first blog in this Series, we noted that, when parents separate, the legal system focuses on the Physical Custody Schedule, which, as found in research, while not trivial, is the least important predictor of outcomes for children with separated parents. We then listed the Seven Factors that are important and promised that we […]
In the first Blog in this Series, we noted that, when parents separate, the legal system focuses on the physical custody schedule, which, while not trivial, is the least important predictor of outcomes for children with separated parents. In the second Blog in this Series, we addressed the factors that the research indicates are […]
In the first 4 Blog in this Series, We listed the three least important factors that lead to healthy outcomes of children. In this Blog, we focus on the fourth most important predictor, the social capital of the family. Social capital is what professionals call the support systems of the parents and the children. […]
In this Blog, we address a myth: that children with separated parents come from “a broken home” and are inevitably damaged. First, the home is not “broken;” it is simply reorganized, with parents living in separate residences. More importantly, many of these children are resilient and have hardy temperaments and absorb the difficulties of living […]
In this and the next three Blogs, we venture into the two most important factors that predict outcomes for children: the quality of parenting in each home (Parenting Skills 1 and 2 in this Blog #7) and (Parenting Skills 3, 4 and 5 in Blog #8), this being the No. 2 factor predicting outcomes for […]
In Blog #7, we focused on the quality of parenting in each home (Parenting Skills 1 and 2). In this blog, we continue with Parenting Skills 3, 4 and 5: Clear and high expectations Intellectual, social and skill building stimulation Participation in and support for the child’s life As a reminder regarding Parenting Skills, most […]
In this Blog, we begin to look at the co-parenting relationship, which is the most important predictor of long-term outcomes for children with separated parents. Not only does the quality of the co-parenting relationship by itself predict outcomes, the co-parenting relationship strongly influences the other predictors. If the quality is good, the other predictors […]
This Blog is a wrap-up of our Series on skill building that can help you avoid or escape ongoing co-parenting conflict. As a reminder, about 20% of divorces are basically amicable, where the parents get along with one another, are flexible with each other and continue to enjoy raising children together. About 60% have a […]
This Blog is the first in a Series focusing on the skills needed to avoid or escape from destructive divorce conflict. These skills are directed to separated parents who must continue to have a parenting relationship after the separation. Most people caught in divorce conflict would like to escape and move on with their lives, but all […]
This Blog is the second in a Series focusing on the skills needed to avoid or escape from destructive divorce conflict. These skills are directed to separated parents who must continue to have a parenting relationship after the separation. Most people caught in divorce conflict would like to escape and move on with their lives, but all […]
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