The term co-parenting describes a relationship in which two parents are no longer romantically involved, but assume joint responsibility for parenting the child. Often co-parenting occurs following a separation, divorce , or breakup of a partnership in which children are involved. When co-parenting, both parents choose to put aside personal differences in order to support their child’s development.
Co-parenting often provides the following benefits:
However, co-parenting can be an extremely difficult process as it is greatly influenced by the interactions between each parent. Co-parenting requires empathy, patience, and communication in order to be successful.
If you are thinking of engaging in a co-parenting relationship or are having difficulty managing co-parenting, consider contacting us to see how we can help!
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