Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2789: Co-Parenting: Learning to Work Together, Whether or Not You Are Together by Kate Brierly with Healthline on Parenting After Separation
Nov 6, 2025
Co-parenting is framed as an essential skill for anyone raising children, regardless of relationship status. Practical strategies are shared to foster teamwork, from creating flexible schedules to regular communication. Presenting a united front is highlighted as vital to avoid putting children in the middle of conflicts. Listeners are encouraged to lean on one another to manage responsibilities effectively. The role of therapy is also suggested as a valuable support during challenging transitions. Dive into the nuances of co-parenting and enhance your parenting journey!
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Co-Parenting Is Not Just For Separated Couples
- If you parent with someone else, you are a co-parent regardless of relationship status.
- Co-parenting is a long-term, shared responsibility that requires active participation from both people.
Co-Parenting Is A Distinct Skill
- Co-parenting is a unique skill you develop only by parenting with someone else daily.
- Prep experiences like babysitting help, but true co-parenting understanding requires lived partnership.
Three Years Of Co-Parenting Experience
- The narrator lives in a separated co-parenting arrangement with two boys and focuses on putting them first.
- She shares tips learned in nearly three years of figuring co-parenting out with her ex-husband.