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My Wife Wants an Amicable Divorce, but I Can’t Forgive Her

Separating after many years of marriage is tough, especially when it’s not your decision and you will have to coParent with your ex. Advice on how to cope.
(2 minutes 16 seconds read)

Parenting Is About Sharing Roles, Not About Bad Habits

A common issue when people remarry is the misconception that their new spouse won’t exhibit the same behavior as their previous ones.
(2 minutes 57 seconds read)

coParents’ Trick or Treating Tips

I am the proud mom of two very active boys. They both want to trick-or-treat with their father and I.
(1 minute 48 seconds read)

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Thinking about blending your family? Dr. Jann Blackstone offers some good perspective on why blended families can be a bonus.
(1 minute 20 seconds read)

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In this Q&A, Dr. Jann Blackstone discusses the impact on our children, when we introduce them to a stream of our short term relationships.
(1 minute 21 seconds read)

How Does First Right of Refusal Affect the Custody Agreement? | coParenter

First right of refusal is a term that applies to situations where the other spouse has first choice when child care is needed.
(1 minute 40 seconds read)

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If you’re angry with your ex, here are some tips to approach the situation in a way that may facilitate resolution instead of exacerbate conflict.
(1 minute 27 seconds read)

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If you’re trying to coParent with an angry, bitter ex who just doesn’t cooperate, Dr. Jann provides some great tips to help you coParent with a “brick wall”.
(2 minutes 40 seconds read)

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My child lives with his mother three hours away. Since I don’t particularly get along with his mother, I talk to my son every day on his cell phone. That way I can stay up on his likes and dislikes, but I don’t have to talk to her. It appears he is grounded and his cell phone has been taken away. I pay for the phone and I’m really angry that here I’m paying for a phone, but I can’t talk to my kid. I have no idea why he’s grounded or for how long. This is just like her. It’s been a week and I get no answer!

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When divorced, sometimes your kids tell you what they think you want to hear, making coParenting tricky. Learn to manage communication with Dr. Jann Blackstone
(2 minutes 22 seconds read)

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My 17-year-old son is graduating from a special school and would like to have one big family celebration. How do we manage the extended family?
(2 minutes 18 seconds read)

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How old do you think a child should be before you tell them the specifics of your divorce? Dr. Jann Blackstone answers that question.
(2 minutes 23 seconds read)

Ask Dr. Jann: When Present Spouse Meets Past Spouse

Strategies and tips to meeting your ex’s new partner. Make it a coParenting win for you and your kids post-divorce.
(2 minutes 36 seconds read)

When coParenting Is One-Sided

Dr. Jann Blackstone offers tips on how to communicate with your ex. Texts and emails aren’t ideal, but if necessary, here’s what you need to know.
(2 minutes 35 seconds read)

A Voice Is Not A Choice

Kids have opinions. What about when it comes to living with one parent over the other? Find out here.
(2 minutes 11 seconds read)