“Well, I definitely don’t know how to explain that one.” Those were the words that finally came from my very skeptical husband after 8 years of being together. When we were first dating, our differences in our religious/spiritual perspectives caused us to avoid the topic all together. I’d also say, after a few years into … Story Time: Transformation of Mother’s Day Read More » The post Story Time: Transformation of Mother’s Day appeared first on Co-Parenting Teammates ..read more

“I can’t do it. I literally don’t have the energy or motivation.” This is what I remember texting to Mike while planning for a little kid party for Ella’s 10th birthday. I needed to be honest with myself and Mike that I knew I didn’t have it in me. After making up hours like crazy … Mom’s Perspective: Let Go of Doing It All Read More » The post Mom’s Perspective: Let Go of Doing It All appeared first on Co-Parenting Teammates ..read more

If you follow this blog with any sort of regularity, you know that I haven’t posted anything since early this past fall.  I hit a patch this fall where I was feeling some burn out. Too many things were vying for too little time. It was helpful to sit down and consciously evalute what was … Burn Out Read More » The post Burn Out appeared first on Co-Parenting Teammates ..read more

One of the questions that Mike and I are asked most frequently is: “How do you do it? How are you able to coparent so well after a divorce?” I usually respond with something like: We focus on Ella, but after some deeper reflection, I think it boils down to these 3 things… #1: We … How Do You Do It? Read More » The post How Do You Do It? appeared first on Co-Parenting Teammates ..read more

It’s easy to get lost. From busy schedules, to gift buying, to visits– holidays can cause you to lose your perspective. Alas, the best opportunity to start fresh comes in just 2 days. A new year. As an adult, I have a newfound appreciation for what January offers us– the opportunity to shift our perspective … A New Year: A New CoParenting Perspective Read More » The post A New Year: A New CoParenting Perspective appeared first on Co-Parenting Teammates ..read more

“My ex-husband is planning to go overboard with presents this year, and I just can’t compete with iPhones and gaming systems. What do I do?” Our local radio station aired this question from an anonymous listener last week and my heart broke for this coparent. The responses of advice from listeners varied from, “explain how … Holidays Help: CoParenting Edition Read More » The post Holidays Help: CoParenting Edition appeared first on Co-Parenting Teammates ..read more

Two weeks ago, I wrote about how to not get lost in jealousy or anger because time goes so quickly. Letting your child fully embrace their lives at BOTH houses is a critical piece in providing the environment to be well-adjusted. Sadly, when you have a parent who for whatever reason is unable to allow … StepMom Series: Feeling Helpless Read More » The post StepMom Series: Feeling Helpless appeared first on Co-Parenting Teammates ..read more

Children grow up VERY quickly... instead of getting lost in conflict, anger, resentment and selfishness-- make it count for them. The post To Making It Count appeared first on Co-Parenting Teammates ..read more