Emotional and Mental Health

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How Does Divorce Affect Children? The Lasting Toll of High-Conflict Co-Parenting

Learn how high-conflict divorce affects children, the warning signs to watch for, and how…

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Why Calling Your Co-Parent a Narcissist Can Backfire—Even If It’s True

Even if your co-parent shows narcissistic behaviors, telling your attorney or judge that they’re a…

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How to Co-Parent with a Narcissist: Strategies & Cheat Sheet

Custody experts explain how narcissistic traits show up in co-parenting, and they share strategies…

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Understanding Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and Healthy Development

Although childhood trauma related to divorce has a lasting impact, that’s not the whole…

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When You and Your Co-Parent Get Frustrated Over Homework

Discover expert tips from a family law professional on how co-parents can ease homework…

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Appeasement: A New Theory About Why a Child Clings to One Parent

In co-parenting, sometimes a child strongly prefers one parent, & it can be painful or confusing.…

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We Asked: How Do Co-Parents Take Care of Their Mental Health?

We asked subscribers of The Spark, our co-parenting newsletter, how they care for their mental…

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Parentification: What It Looks Like and What You Can Do About It

What happens when a co-parent treats their child like an adult? Learn how parentification works,…

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Navigating Communication With Your Child When a Co-Parent Behaves Negatively

When you need to talk about your kid’s other parent, ask yourself 4 questions to figure out how…

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How to Keep Your Cool When You’re Upset With Your Co-Parent

Staying calm and collected when interacting with your co-parent is an important skill to have.…

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