by David Chartier | Dec 5, 2019 | Ask the Expert, David Chartier
First off, ‘toxic’ is an easy descriptor when talking about an ex. Some people casually throw it around and use it as a synonym for ‘unhealthy’ or simply bad which makes it hard to talk about co-parenting tactics unless you define what ‘toxic’ really means. “By...
by David Chartier | Jul 24, 2019 | Ask the Expert, Co-parenting, David Chartier, Dealing with Conflict
A typical divorce is traumatic for everyone involved. Drama is the fuel that stokes the flames of divorce and separation with a bully. A co-parent bullying the other, plays itself out in a number of ways; insult, insinuation, inquisitions, bossiness, or put-downs,...
by Dave Chartier | Jul 5, 2019 | Ask the Expert, Child Development, Co-parenting, David Chartier
If I were to pinpoint the one thing in co-parenting that causes the most stress for the kids and me, it’s the exchanges. I’m talking about moving my kids from my house to their mom’s house. Why do you ask? This simple act is what typifies every aspect of the...
