Category Archives: coparenting

Bad-mouthing a Parent Harms Children’s Self-esteem

In response to a comment on my recent Huffpost blogpost, I wrote the following. Children identify with both parents. Remember how you felt as a child when a playmate trashed-talked your parents? In my day we called it “ranking out” … Continue reading

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When Kids Need to Know Bad Things About a Parent – Part 2

You are convinced that your child’s other parent, or a grandparent is bad, and the kids should know about it. Do they really need to hear what you have to say? When facing the impulse to present a parent or … Continue reading

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Telling Kids Which Parent Wanted the Divorce

I have posted a few replies to comments on my recent Huffpost article. Learn more.

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Six Tips to Give Children Better Holidays

Holidays can be times of great joy when families build shared positive memories. Holidays can also be times of great stress, blues, and depression. When parents live apart from each other, they need to make a special effort to work … Continue reading

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