Coparenting
You are still enough as a parent.
This isn't what we expected when we became parents and the resources here offer clear, compassionate guidance and practical tools to navigate single parenting with confidence and for supporting your of any age children through it all.
Our favorite tools for coparenting
Coparenting is not for the weak. Use these tools to stay prepared for the twists and turns ahead.
What Matters to Children of Divorce at any Age or Stage
Our ebook identifying the four main things that matter to children of any age or stage—connection, peace, balance, and communication. Walk away with advice and phrases to use.
Coparenting During the First 90 Days
Why getting first ninety days right matters more than the custody agreement itself. Learn how to help kids form a positive narrative they can carry about their family for the rest of their lives.
Live Support for Coparenting
Share your rebuilding journey with the community and receive peer and professional coaching support for this stage.
Journal Prompts for Coparenting Conflict
Research shows that conflict between parents is one of the strongest predictors of how children adjust after divorce. Here are two questions to consider:
- When did my child last see or hear tension between their parents? How would I like to handle that next time?
- When my child is grown and looks back on how their parents handled the divorce, what do I hope they remember?
Worksheet: How to Talk to Your Kids About the DivorceÂ
Kids ask the big questions at unexpected moments: in the car, at bedtime, in the middle of dinner. Underneath “Why did you get divorced?” there’s usually a simpler question: “Am I going to be okay?” The answer is "yes" and you will get there one day at a time.
This worksheet helps you practice responses and answer with honesty, calm, and love. Remember, the goal is to be present—not perfect. You are the parent they need.
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Never abandon yourself to stay for the kids
I didn't realize that I had abandoned myself while staying in marriage primarily for the kids until I left.Â
Our favorite blog posts for coparenting
What teenagers and young adults need from divorced parents (and stepparents)
The period of late adolescence and young adulthood is characterized by embracing an independent self-identity, establishing health habits and developing greater resilience.
Surviving transition days
As a co-parent, transition days (aka the days the kids switch between the houses) can be challenging. Many of us get so focused on the impact of the change on the kids that we forget to acknowledge the effect those days have on us too.
What to do with your alone time
When going through the experience of separation and divorce, one of the new things you may now find yourself navigating is what to do with your extra alone time. What initially feels uncomfortable can eventually become time that you look forward to.
