Parenting Time & Schedules
When Your Child Refuses to Go to the Other Parent’s Home
Pickup is coming and they will not get in the car. How to handle refusal without using the child as a rope — and when it is a safety issue instead.
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Understanding Custody
21 Common Questions at a Child Custody Hearing
When facing a child custody hearing, the unknown can feel overwhelming. Behind every question asked in court is usually a parent's deepest fear: Will I lose precious time with my child? The…
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Making the Most of Summer Parenting Time After Separation
Longer days, school breaks, travel plans, camps, and shifting schedules often create both opportunity and tension. For many separated parents, summer becomes
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Supporting an Autistic Child Through Separation and Two Homes
You already understand their rhythms, their sensitivities, their preferred ways of doing things, and the small details that help them feel settled. That
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When You and Your Co-Parent Have Different Discipline Styles
Different discipline approaches are one of the most common sources of tension in co-parenting. One parent may emphasize structure and clear consequences. The
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Should You Give Your Child a Phone When They Live in Two Homes?
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
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When Your Child Tells You Things About the Other Parent
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.
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Helping Children Process Tragedy Across Two Households
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
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Winter Activities That Make Short Visits and Weekend Parenting Time Feel Special
There are so many fun things families can enjoy in the snow.
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How to Make the Most of Short Visits and Weekend Parenting Time
Arts and crafts are beneficial for the kids in many aspects of their development
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How to Talk With Kids About Separation, Two Homes, and Other Hard Topics
There are many reasons to bring up sensitive topics with your child
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Helping Kids Think for Themselves Between Two Homes (Without Putting Them in the Middle)
As a parent, you are your child's most powerful role model