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How to Help your Child “Reset”: Co-parenting strategies to soften the stress of Transition Days
Transition days, those handoff moments when your child returns from the other parent’s house, can be tender, unpredictable, and sometimes downright difficult. Whether your child comes back shut down, hyperactive, clingy, distant, or “off,” it can leave you feeling helpless, frustrated, or rejected.
But here's the truth: your child isn't being difficult. They're adapting. With a little intention and compassion, you can help them reset! This post will walk you through some st
Robin
Sep 26


Complex Co-parenting Strategies: What to do when your child is resisting time with their other parent.
Hearing your child say they don’t want to go on their planned time with the other parent can bring mixed emotions. It can be natural to want to protect your children from emotional pain, but what about your own emotions?
Jessica
Sep 12


Letting Go of the Ideal: Choosing Parallel Parenting for Peace
If you're navigating a difficult co-parenting dynamic and feeling like you're falling short of the “ideal,” know this: you’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. You’re adjusting, protecting, and choosing peace for your family. Children don't need two identical homes. Children need a least one stable and emotionally secure environment. You have the ability to be that for him, regardless of what the other home is doing.
Robin
Jun 27


Starting your Co-Parent journey? Here is a list of things to keep in mind
Starting your co-parenting journey is a big step—and whether the split was recent or it's been in the works for a while, transitioning from partners to co-parents takes emotional strength, communication, and a whole lot of patience. Here are some key things to keep in mind as you begin this new chapter!
Robin
Jun 13


The Hidden Strain in Stepfamily Dynamics: When a Biological Parent Triangulates by Ignoring or Excluding the Stepparent
Blended families are complex. With multiple adults involved in a child's life, navigating relationships can be tricky. One of the more subtle and emotionally charged dynamics that can arise is when a biological parent excludes, ignores or tries to limit the role of the stepparent—whether deliberately or unintentionally. This form of triangulation often leaves the stepparent feeling isolated, disrespected, and confused about their role within the family structure.
Robin
Apr 25


Stepparent Resentment: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges
One of the biggest emotional struggles many stepparents face is resentment.
Robin
Feb 25


Who, What, Where, When & Why: What to Consider When Answering your Children's Questions about the Divorce
When discussing how much detail is appropriate to share with your children, it is important to consider a few factors.
Robin
Jan 31


Want a resilient adult child? Start in childhood: How to help develop resilient kids
Building resilient children is about helping them develop the emotional & mental strength to handle challenges, setbacks, and uncertainties.
Robin
Jan 24


How Parents Can Support Their Teens That Are In Therapy
If you have a teenager who’s in therapy, adhering to some of these recommendations can help your child, and your family.
Brooke
Nov 30, 2024


How to raise a compassionate child in a complex world
In a world that can sometimes seem unkind, raising children with genuine kindness becomes not only a parental aspiration but a societal...
Robin
Feb 22, 2024
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