18 expert articles on co-parenting advice for US co-parents.
The exact wording matters more than you think. Here are 40+ co-parenting text message examples for the situations that usually go wrong — schedule swaps, late pickups, money, new partners and more.
A practical hub for calmer co-parenting communication — the BIFF method, channel rules, ready-to-send scripts, and what to do when your co-parent won't engage.
Few moments in co-parenting are as emotionally complex as the arrival of a new baby.
It arrives at the worst possible moment. Here is a framework for responding to hostile emails that protects your children, your sanity, and your legal position.
Few things are more painful than discovering your child has been told something untrue about you by their other parent.
If your co-parent thrives on conflict, drama, or your reaction, every interaction can feel like a trap. The gray rock method is designed for exactly this kind of co-parent.
When tension is high, the hardest part is often finding the words. These 27 scripts are designed for the moments most co-parents struggle with.
Children living between two homes carry their lives with them. Shared language and consistent routines help them feel coherent rather than split.
One of the most emotionally charged transitions in post-separation family life — and how you handle communication around it shapes how your children adjust.
The handover is one of the most emotionally loaded moments in a co-parenting arrangement. Getting it right makes a measurable difference for your children.
Text messaging is the most common way separated parents communicate day-to-day — and the most commonly misused.
Co-parenting communication doesn't disappear when you start a new relationship — it just acquires an audience.
Most parenting agreements focus on schedules. The communication plan is the gap responsible for a huge proportion of ongoing post-separation conflict.
Email is one of the most widely used communication tools between separated parents — and one of the most misused.
A non-communicative co-parent creates real practical problems for your children. Here's how to handle it without making things worse.
Good boundaries reduce overlap, prevent resentment, and give both parents the autonomy to parent confidently in their own home.
Conflict-free co-parent communication is a learnable skill, not a personality trait.
The right app can replace stressful text exchanges with structured, documented communication — making schedules easier to manage and significantly reducing conflict.