Long-distance parenting is the practice of actively maintaining a parent-child relationship across geographic distance. It is not a single scenario but a wide range of situations in which a parent...
Long Distance Parenting
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What Long Distance Parents Want You to Know
Long-distance parents are among the most misunderstood. They navigate stigma, legal systems, and the daily emotional weight of raising children across the country and the world, often in silence, because...
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Should I Move Away From My Child? How to Decide if Long Distance Parenting Is Right for You
The most common question long-distance parents ask is some version of: “How do I make this decision?” It is almost always two questions at once. The first is emotional: If...
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Does Having a Long Distance Parent Hurt Children? What the Research Actually Shows
One of the most painful questions a long-distance parent faces is whether their situation is harming their child. It is a fear that surfaces in quiet moments, in courtrooms, and...
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Does Long Distance Parenting Affect Children? What Grown Kids and Their Parents Report
What the effects of long distance parenting on a child might be. Links to scientific evidence, and anecdotal evidence from long distance parents.
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Gender Bias in Custody: What Moms and Dads Both Need to Know
Nothing in this article constitutes legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified family law attorney. A longtime Distance Parent community member shares this perspective: During almost...
