Author: Jack Kent esq.

Summer can feel very different when your children live in two homes. Longer days, school breaks, travel plans, camps, and shifting schedules often create both opportunity and tension. For many separated parents, summer becomes one of the most important—and most stressful—stretches of parenting time. The goal is not to create a perfect summer. The goal…

Parents of autistic children usually know their child better than anyone else. You already understand their rhythms, their sensitivities, their preferred ways of doing things, and the small details that help them feel settled. That knowledge does not disappear when a family separates. In many ways, it becomes even more important. At the same time,…

Different discipline approaches are one of the most common sources of tension in co-parenting. One parent may emphasize structure and clear consequences. The other may prefer a more lenient or relationship-focused style. When children move between two homes, these differences become highly visible to them. The goal is not to force identical parenting. The goal…

When children live in two households, a phone is no longer just about games, social media, or talking with friends. In many co-parenting situations, it becomes a practical tool for safety, reassurance, and maintaining contact with both parents. This changes the decision. The primary purpose shifts from entertainment to reliable communication between parent and child….

When children live in two homes, they often share information about what happens in the other household. Sometimes they are simply talking about their day. Sometimes they are seeking reassurance. And sometimes they have been pulled—intentionally or unintentionally—into adult conflict. How you respond in these moments matters. Your reaction can either protect your child from…

When a tragedy occurs—whether it is a public event, a community loss, or something closer to home—children living in two households often face an added layer of complexity. They may hear different explanations, receive different levels of emotional support, or move between homes while still trying to make sense of what happened. Putting children first…