What is DistanceParent.org?
DistanceParent.org is one of the longest-running resources dedicated exclusively to long-distance parents. Founded in 2004, the site provides practical guidance, legal information, emotional support, and community for parents raising children from a distance.
Long-distance parenting is one of the most misunderstood parenting situations a person can face. General parenting resources rarely address the specific emotional, legal, and logistical challenges of raising a child you don’t see every day. This site was built to fill that gap and has been doing so for over two decades.
Who is behind DistanceParent.org?
DistanceParent.org was founded in 2004 by Carrie Norwood, a long-distance parent who built the site after finding virtually no resources or community for parents in her situation. What began as a personal project grew into one of the most established long-distance parenting communities on the internet, with thousands of parents finding support, advice, and connection here over the past twenty years.
Since 2026, the site has been led by Holly Gray, a long-distance parent and active contributor to DistanceParent.org since 2006. Holly has served as a moderator of the Distance Parent Facebook group and brings nearly two decades of involvement in this community to her role.
Who writes for this site?
The content here is based on real long-distance parenting experience, not generic parenting advice repurposed for a different audience. The people behind this site have lived the challenges covered here: navigating custody arrangements, maintaining relationships across distance, working through legal systems, and supporting children through some of the hardest moments a family can face.
Every article is written or reviewed with that lived experience as the foundation.
What does DistanceParent.org cover?
The site covers the full landscape of long distance parenting, including how to create and maintain a long distance parenting plan, legal rights and resources for non-custodial parents, practical ideas for staying connected with your children, co-parenting strategies across distance, the emotional challenges of long distance parenting for both parents and children, and age-specific guidance for maintaining relationships with kids of all ages.
Who is this site for?
This site is for any parent raising a child from a distance, whether due to divorce, relocation, military service, work requirements, or other circumstances. It is also a resource for family law professionals, therapists, and anyone supporting a long-distance parent in their life.
How is content created and reviewed?
All content is written or reviewed by individuals with direct long-distance parenting experience. Legal information on this site is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Readers are always encouraged to consult a qualified family law attorney for their specific situation. Content is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and relevance.
How can I connect with the community?
The Distance Parent Facebook group is an active, supportive community of long-distance parents. You can request to join here. You can also reach us through our Contact page.