Allie: Â O;)??i?$73 Me: Â Hi sweetheart, how is your day? Allie: Â Gsksjsofjfjserr Me: Â Are you ready for your birthday? Â I can’t believe you’re going to be 5!!! Allie: Â Gwygegeyeu Bhhdydhsydhdydh Me:...
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Need Christmas and Extended Family
The other day I got a very short email, simply: Any ideas for you and Allie for Christmas? Â What’s she into? Â Love, Mom I closed out of the innocuous and...
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When the Custodial Parent Blocks Communication With Your Kids: What to Do
Blocking a long-distance parent’s phone or video contact with their children is not just a co-parenting problem. In most cases, it violates a court order. Here is what to do...
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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...
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Missing My Child: The Long Distance Parent’s Empty Room
At some point of every day I find myself standing in my daughter's room and wishing she were here.
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Don’t Give Up: For Long Distance Parents Who Are Struggling
It is darn near impossible to withstand the emotional part of long distance parenting without support of some kind. Ideally one would be surrounded by other long distance parents who understand first-hand but we seem to be few and far between.
