Parenting

By Patrick Little – WPRI 03/18/2021 “…Co-parenting after a divorce can be challenging, and too often we hear stories about the bad and not enough about stories of success. The National Parents Organization is trying to change that. The local chapter just presented its first “Partners in Parenting Award,” recognizing excellence in parenting during and after divorce…” Read the entire […]

By People 01/19/2021 “… In addition to remote learning, economic changes and shelter-in-place orders, children of separated families also need to move between households — often with different COVID rules. That’s why it’s important for co-parents to communicate about protecting their children’s health. …” Read the entire article: https://people.com/health/when-co-parents-disagree-about-coronavirus-health-plans/

By Albany Herald 01/14/2021 “… All 50 states and Washington D.C. are ranked here according to the share of households that have single parents, classified as either “Male householder, no wife present, children of the householder under 18 years” or “Female householder, no husband present, children of the householder under 18 years…” Read the entire

By The New York Times 11/11/2020 “… Our dilemma wasn’t unique. The pandemic and sudden shutdown had effectively stranded parents who were divorced or separated without their usual resource: the legal system. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/parenting/divorce-coparents-pandemic.html

By Daily Mail 08/17/2020 “… Half of all mothers and fathers have fallen out with their own parents over the grandchildren, a study shows.Discipline, eating habits and screen time are the most common areas of conflict, according to the research. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8633963/Half-families-fall-grandchildren-study-shows.html

By Nature 08/07/2020 “… A change in the sex ratio of offspring in the United Kingdom might reflect shifting attitudes about gender. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02313-5  

By Michelle Vale – Moms 06/01/2020 “… Being a child of parents who separated when I was 7, I am unfortunately all too familiar with the side effects of parents who spoke negatively of one another before during, throughout and after the divorce. Not only is it both unkind and horrible to hear ill things

By Jazmine Denise – MadameNoire 03/11/2020 “… But just like any other relationship, there are rules of engagement that should be followed for the sake of healthy parenting and the emotional health of the kids. …” Read the entire article: https://madamenoire.com/1138259/co-parenting-and-social-media-four-traps-to-avoid/

By Jann Blackstone – Momaha.com 02/29/2020 “… Co-parents support their child’s time with the other parent because they know it’s in the best interest of their child. (Ex-etiquette rule# 1, “Put the children first.”) Children have the right to have both of their parents in their lives. …” Read the entire article: https://www.omaha.com/momaha/ex-etiquette-co-parenting-should-always-be-your-goal/article_177bd4de-5b23-5883-a037-ba7654150ad0.html

By Shannon Marvel – Inforum.com 02/20/2020 “… “I wish I had more time with my dad. Moms and dads are equally important. Lets at least start with that,” Howard said. …” Read the entire article: https://www.inforum.com/news/government-and-politics/4962485-Shared-parenting-bill-passes-through-S.D.-House