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After helping couples navigate the hard conversations in therapy, I’m revealing the secrets to coparenting with a difficult ex. By the end of this post you will have the skills to crack the difficult conversations to prioritize the wellbeing of your child.
Taking care of these little details can make all the difference on your child’s ability to emotionally regulate and develop healthy attachment towards both parent figures.
The modern family has many parenting configurations but one that is frequently left out is part time parenting. If you only have your child for part of the week or are on a custody schedule you are a part-time parent.
Couples therapy has evolved to meet the needs of different family configurations What is Couples Therapy for Coparents? Couples therapy is for two individuals working
Dating as a single mom is difficult and often stigmatized. Previous relationships haven’t worked out and the fact that you’re in charge of little humans
The answer to this question is different for everyone and if you’re here you probably really care about doing this in a way that will
This is an important consideration. Your child’s relationship with your partner is entirely separate from your own relationship and the two should not be conflated.
Mom guilt is suffocating. Almost as suffocating as societal standards of a “good mom.” The sacrifices are meaningful and endless. Parents often miss out on
Coparenting means raising children together. Whether you are together or separated you are coparenting. The task of parenting takes on an entirely different shape when
Defining Blended Families Blended family is a term therapists throw around a lot. Many use this term but it can be helpful to define everything
The truth is many coparents are silently struggling. Even if they enjoy the time off. It’s a bittersweet sacrifice made because you love your child more than yourself.
Do you ever wonder why you can’t get over him even thought he wasn’t good for you? We’ll dive deeper to understand the process of
Coparenting is hard. It can be incredibly difficult to coordinate the raising of two children from separate households. It’s hard enough in the same household.
TW: The mentioned Netflix show as well as this post contain specific reference to instances of domestic violence. Quick Summary of Netflix’s Maid (Spoilers) Netflix’s
Does your postpartum depression feeling endless? You’re not alone. Learn more about the common signs of PPD, when it shows up, how long It lasts,
Marriage counseling after divorce may seem unlikely. However, it happens more than you think and there are 3 big reasons why. If you’re wondering if
There’s been a big push to care for our mental wellness. Recently we’ve began to understand the role fo various aspects of the wellness wheel
Discernment counseling has become incredibly popular of late. A couples therapist will provide her insight into why discernment counseling is almost always successful and how
Who is this for? This information is going to be tailored to the relational needs of individuals who are in the modern family. I want
The Holidays set High Expectations Somewhere around pumpkin seasons we get a steady stream (assault?) of the “happiest time of the year.” Families dance and
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