Dealing with an unresponsive co-parent can be an incredibly difficult and frustrating experience. It takes two people to make a team work, and if the other parent is unwilling to communicate or cooperate, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge. However, the information in this blog may help you navigate this difficult situation. It can also help you persuade your co-parent to collaborate with you in finding solutions.   Reasons Why Your Co-Parent Might Be Resistant to Solving Problems   While some co-parents are eager to problem-solve, others avoid it despite recognizing its i ..read more

Co-parenting conflict can harm all children, regardless of their age or personality. However, one type of co-parenting conflict tops them all, and that is called triangulation. TRIANGULATION In co-parenting triangulation refers to involving a child in disputes or communication between two parents and using the child as a pawn to try to get one parent to change their behaviour. Triangulation is the worst co-parenting conflict because it pits one parent against another. This can be highly damaging to kids as it puts them in the middle of their parent’s disagreements and creates loyalty conflic ..read more

Co-parenting can be one of the most challenging aspects of raising a child after separation or divorce. The reality is that two people, who may not get along perfectly, have to work together for the welfare of their children. The emotional dynamics can make even simple conversations fraught with tension. But for the sake of the children, finding a way to co-parent effectively is crucial. If you find yourself struggling to maintain a harmonious co-parenting relationship, it might be time to seek help. Here are five signs that may indicate you need professional assistance or counseling to improv ..read more

The Emotional Fabric of Relationships Every relationship, especially a intimate partnership, is woven with shared moments, dreams, disputes, and understandings. When this bond ends, the fabric of memories and emotions doesn’t simply disappear; it remains, sometimes burdened with emotional weight. It’s a tapestry rich with threads of joy, sadness, anger, hope, and disillusionment. Emotionally separating involves understanding and acknowledging the significance of each thread and crafting a renewed, individual narrative from them. Emotional Milestones in Divorce In the course of divorce, just a ..read more

EPISODE AUDIO Chatting with Glenda (podomatic.com) This week on Sh*t I Learned From My Divorce, once again, Glenda Lux of Lux Psychology popped by to talk about her new creation…Co-parenting College! Co-parenting College is an online resource for co-parents where Glenda helps exasperated co-parents “Stay Sane, Wise and Give Your Kids What They Need”.  Co-parenting College offers hands on practical help and information as well as an online course called Difficult Co-Parenting: Advice You Will Not Forget. Highlights: How to support your child when they are struggling with the other parent ..read more

Raising children is tough. Now, add to that co-parenting dynamics and trying to raise children with someone you might not trust, respect, or otherwise be on the best terms with. Even in the most cooperative situation, co-parenting challenges arise. Co-parenting conflict can result from several things, including different parenting abilities, parenting philosophies, logistics, leftover relationship baggage, and onward.   The Invitation to Fight  When you and your co-parent do not see eye to eye on issues, you may find yourself getting worked up. From there you can easily fall into ..read more

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