Special Co-Parenting Situations

Parenting doesn’t look the same for every family—and that’s okay. Explore the unique challenges and creative solutions that come with nontraditional parenting dynamics and situations.

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Letter-Writing: Why Long-Distance Parents Should Bust Out the Pencil & Paper

Letter writing may seem archaic, but it can be a worthwhile addition to family communication when…

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Stepparents are a prominent and increasingly common part of many families’ structure.

Parenting Rights for Step-Parents

The OurFamilyWizard website can be great tool for keeping stepfamilies and blended families working…

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Mother's and Father's Day can be tough to navigate after a difficult divorce or separation.

Co-Parenting Etiquette on Mother's (and Father's) Day

Mother's and Father's Day are perfect times for families to celebrate parents. Remember these…

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Long-distance parent-child relationships can thrive with preparation.

5 Key Considerations for Long-Distance Parent-Child Relationships

Long-distance parenting can be far from ideal, but co-parents can make sure their family's bonds…

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5 Ways to Bond with Your Stepchildren

Stepparents might not always know where to begin when trying to bond with their stepchildren, but…

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Vacations After Divorce: 3 Tips for Sharing Memories with Your Co-Parent

Staying connected to children while apart is one of the biggest co-parenting challenges. Here are 3…

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Create New Traditions With These 5 Awesome 'Holidays'

National Donut Day? Count us in! If you’re looking for ways to create new traditions with your…

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Alone For The Holidays — Coping With Shared Time During the Winter Season

If you’re apart from your children during the holidays, here are 3 strategies to help you cope.…

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Why Your Family Should Celebrate National Stepfamily Day

National Stepfamily Day promotes the understanding and celebration of stepfamilies and blended…

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Holidays, Parenting Time Trades, and Half-Days, Oh My!

Learn how many co-parenting issues with scheduling can be avoided through careful preparation, open…

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