Coparenting

These kids of divorce don’t worry about what is healthy co-parenting, but their parents should.

What Is Healthy Co-Parenting?

By Dr. Karen Finn / August 19, 2018

When parents divorce, they begin wondering “what is healthy co-parenting?” These basics will help you & your ex define your version of healthy co-parenting.

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When co-parenting, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do.

Co-Parenting: What Not To Do

By Dr. Karen Finn / July 27, 2018

Knowing these 8 categories of co-parenting what-not-to-do’s will help you be a better co-parent and help you know when you need to ask for help.

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Woman at dinner table with young boy and girl, contemplating How To Survive Co-Parenting With an Ex AND Their New Love

How To Survive Co-Parenting With Your Ex AND Their New Love

By Dr. Karen Finn / August 28, 2017

There are only two reasons why learning how to survive co-parenting with your ex and their new mate. Here are the tips you need to deal with both of them.

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This father learned how to discuss co-parenting issues without losing his cool for his son’s sake.

How To Discuss Co-Parenting Issues Without Losing Your Cool

By Dr. Karen Finn / June 6, 2017

Learning how to discuss co-parenting issues is one of the most important things you can do for your kids. These 5 tips will help you accomplish your goal.

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Father and son playing in the grass while applying the 3 tips for raising an incredible child even if your ex sucks.

3 Tips For Raising An INCREDIBLE Child, Even If Your Ex Sucks

By Dr. Karen Finn / June 6, 2017

How to give them what they need – even when they’re not with you. Kids need love, emotional support, consistent discipline, and structure to thrive. And you definitely want your child to thrive. Yet, when you divorce, your ability to meet all of your child’s needs without fail becomes impossible – and not because of…

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Little girl hugging father as mother looks concerned as she contemplates how to win your next co-parenting conversation

How To Win Your Next Co-Parenting “Conversation”

By Dr. Karen Finn / May 2, 2017

These 5 tips will help you feel victorious! Making the transition from one half of a married couple with kids to being a co-parent is tough. One part of you never wants to see – much less communicate – with your ex ever, Ever, EVER again! But another part recognizes that your ex is your…

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Child whose parents are each struggling with co parenting with a toxic ex.

What You MUST Do If You’re Co Parenting With A Toxic Ex

By Dr. Karen Finn / February 27, 2017

Co parenting with a toxic ex is horrible and exhausting. These 6 tips will teach you the basics to make things easier no matter how poisonous your ex is.

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Boundaries when co parenting are critical to raising happy, healthy kids.

How To Set Boundaries When Co Parenting With A Narcissist

By Dr. Karen Finn / January 31, 2017

Boundaries when co parenting with a narcissist are different than those for a sane ex. These 9 limits are critical to successful co parenting with a narcissist.

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No child is doomed when co parenting is impossible after divorce.

When Co Parenting Is Impossible

By Dr. Karen Finn / January 2, 2017

All isn’t lost when co parenting is impossible. You do have other viable options for raising happy, healthy kids after divorce.

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Who does co-parenting benefit? The kids, but there are others.

Who Does Co-Parenting Benefit?

By Dr. Karen Finn / December 17, 2016

Who does co-parenting benefit? It’s more than just the kids.

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Children in costumes trick or treating at sunset, halloween

11 Halloween Ideas For Celebrating With Your Kids Post-Divorce

By Dr. Karen Finn / September 16, 2016

These Halloween ideas will help you make sure you don’t miss out on holiday fun with your kids even if they’re with your ex on the 31st.

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Your kids are worth you knowing how to co-parent with your ex.

How To Co-Parent With The Enemy

By Dr. Karen Finn / June 15, 2016

When you view your ex as the enemy it can be nearly impossible to figure out how to co-parent with them. These tips will help you co-parent without the war.

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