New Partners, Distance & Blended Families

Long distance co parenting explained

Long distance co parenting explained

What long distance co-parenting means Long distance co-parenting occurs when parents share responsibility for a child but live far enough apart that frequent in-person exchanges are impractical. The distance may be across cities, states, countries, or time zones. Unlike local co-parenting, it usually requires more advance planning around travel, school calendars, cost-sharing, and communication technology. […]

Managing jealousy co parenting

Managing jealousy co parenting

Understanding jealousy in co-parenting Jealousy is a complex emotional state that can include fear, anger, sadness, shame, and hypervigilance. In co-parenting, it may be triggered by a child praising the other household, a new partner attending school events, unequal finances, different rules, or a co-parent seeming more relaxed and happy. The nervous system may interpret […]