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Parallel parenting: A practical guide to finding peace after separation

Parenting after separation or divorce is never easy. The emotional complexities of…

Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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How shared custody prepared me for college drop-off

I stood there alone amidst the towering redwood trees waiting for the grief to hit. It didn’t.

Updated Oct. 02, 2024
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Sophie Turner opens up about her divorce and custody battle with Joe Jonas

"I'm unhappy with the way everything played out, especially when it comes to my children"

Updated May. 16, 2024
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Mel B shares that she promised her late dad she’d leave her abusive ex

She says it was her dad who gave her the courage to leave.

Updated Mar. 04, 2024
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I’m getting a divorce—why am I thriving compared to the other moms I know?

I am proud to say that I think we are building a better divorce than many people’s marriages—through open communication, putting our kids first and a high degree of mutual respect.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
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Dad blames his ex-wife for his son’s ankle surgery and wants her to pay—is he wrong?

"She said I'm obligated to pay half and I said take me to court then"

Updated Feb. 21, 2024
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The dangers of #DivorceGoals

Divorce is tricky. Divorce with kids involved is even trickier.

Updated Sep. 05, 2023
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The grief of divorce hit me most when it came to sharing custody

Divorce and custody are two different ball games.

Updated Jul. 18, 2023
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Children won’t save a marriage—but they might fix your relationship with your mother

I thought a lot about my relationship with my mom during my postpartum haze.

Updated Jul. 13, 2023
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Dad has the AUDACITY to ask his ex-wife to babysit his baby with new girlfriend—and Reddit went off

This story gives new meaning to the saying, "adding insult to injury."

Updated Jun. 09, 2023
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Channing Tatum admits his divorce from Jenna Dewan was ‘scary and terrifying’

Divorce is never, ever easy. Even the most amicable of separations can…

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
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How to navigate the holidays when your kids have two homes

Remember during this stressful time, that you are not alone.

Updated Dec. 09, 2022
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Step-parent advice: 10 ways to strengthen your relationship with your step-children

Living as a blended family can be beautiful, but it can also be a difficult journey.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024
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5 tips for successful co-parenting, according to an expert

People will inevitably parent differently, but there are some things co-parents can do to help make things less stressful and more meaningful for their child and themselves. 

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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Jennifer Lopez is teaching her kids about “healthy relationships” after reuniting with Ben Affleck

“If you're good on your own, you really can have a beautiful relationship.”

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Single moms are not synonymous with struggle

The long-standing history of shaming single moms is steeped in patriarchy and government failure, not reality.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022
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To the divorced mama struggling at Christmas: I see you

Here are 6 things I learned to not only survive—but thrive during the holidays.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Adele wrote a song for her son to help him understand her divorce

It feels like the entire world is waiting with bated breath for Adele‘s…

Updated Oct. 07, 2021

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk relationship is #CoparentingGoals

"He's a full-on, hands-on dad—no nanny. Lea went on holiday with him for almost two weeks [and] I didn't call them once," Shayk says.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West are divorcing after six years of marriage

The end of their marriage doesn't mean the end of their family.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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