Since they lack self-awareness, high conflict personalities (HCP) make no effort to change their own behavior when things go badly. (3 min 10 sec read)
Key is to incrementally separate yourself to raise the helicopter, so your child is a self-sufficient adult able to handle all the curve balls of life. (2 min 46 sec read)
There are a few things you will need to do to begin to manage during your evolving family when leaving a high conflict relationship and co-parenting. (3 min 45 sec read)
Like life and parenthood, there is no instruction manual for divorce. It seems like chaos and high emotions could be around any corner. Learn how to restructure. (3 min 3 sec read)
There are so many scenarios to play out here; single co-parenting mom or dad sitting down with kids, extended family and blended families in the mix. (3 min 27 sec read)
It’s more effective to nurture ourselves first so we are able to care for our little ones. Especially when we are co-parenting. (2min 35 sec read)
What is the best course of action when your co-parent has a parenting style that stands on the opposite end of the spectrum as your style? (3 min 52 sec read)
Are you a good co-parent? Debra Carter sheds some light. If you or your ex exhibit these behaviors, maybe you’re not coParenting your kids the way you wish to. (1 min 18 sec read)
Co-parenting coordination usually happens in three phases. The first is redefining the family. – Debra Carter explains. (3 min 42 sec read)
If you’re going through a divorce, you need to know what team of professionals are available to you. Find out here who you might need and why. (2 min 43 sec read)
Communication is paramount in a co-parenting relationship. All healthy communication originates from and is guided by respect and civility. (1 min 50 sec read)
Concerned about how your conflict affects your kids? Debra Carter explains why you should be. (2 min 32 sec read)
Our mediators help co-parents move away from their “wants” and toward their children’s “needs”, creating the best-fit parenting plan. (2 min 46 sec read)
There is one woman I turn to as a mother of a preschooler. Debbie Ficarra has been the proud owner of a preschool for 13 years. (2 min 19 sec read)
There’s no such thing as a perfect family. Our job as co-parents is to take an imperfect situation and smooth out the rough edges as best we can. (2 min 46 sec read)
