A critical part of successful co-parenting is supporting your child’s relationship with their other parent. This means refraining from talking badly about the other parent in front of your child, as this can be harmful to their relationship. This includes
Co-Parenting Takes Teamwork
Co-parenting works best when you work together as a team! When you and your child’s other parent stand as a united front, you can create more consistency and stability for your child. Co-parenting as a team looks like making a
Communicate Calmly & Consistently
Creating consistent, calm, and effective communication with your child’s other parent is an essential component to successful co-parenting! Find the method of communication that works best for both of you; whether it’s through texting, calling, or meeting in-person, make sure
Co-Parenting: Own Your Emotions
Part of being a successful co-parent means temporarily setting aside feelings of hurt or anger to focus on your child’s needs and effectively work together with your co-parent. This doesn’t mean that you have to push down or minimize your
A Guide to Successful Co-Parenting: Series Intro
Co-parenting can be challenging, whether you are married, separated, divorced, or were never partnered with your child’s other parent. The job of co-parents is to work together to help their child thrive, and though it’s important for co-parents to have
Listen to the ones you love
Listening to the important people in our lives shows that we care about and appreciate them!
What are you thankful for?
Gratitude is an important part of building healthy relationships. When we take time to reflect on what we are grateful for about ourselves and our loved ones, we can feel a greater sense of joy, peace, and love. Take some
“I” Statements
“I” statements are a key part of healthy communication and conflict resolution in relationships. They help us avoid blame and enable us to take responsibility for our thoughts and feelings, especially when working through conflict within our relationships. Make an
You Alone are Enough
You are enough. You deserve love, happiness, and peace. Self-love is an important part of having a healthy relationship with yourself and with others. Take some time today to reflect on the things that you love about yourself!
Trusting, Warm & Safe
Healthy relationships require trust, warmth, and safety!