My son went off to college last fall. In many ways, it was the end of what had been a very long long distance co-parenting saga. He would turn 18 shortly after leaving...
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Co-Parents Forever – The Long Game
Leading up to this moment, I’d been contemplating the co-parenting long game. How age 18 wasn’t the end of the road. My son is 17 now and we are talking...
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The Judgement of a Long Distance Mom
Three years ago my kids moved to another state across the country from me with their dad. The heartache of being apart from my children is obvious. The second hardest...
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Collaborating With Teenagers Long Distance
Maybe this is the hot ticket with older kids. The way to show support from a distance. To pitch in and help them with stuff that they want or need to do but could use some help doing it better or bigger or cooler. There are tons of those opportunities…
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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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How to Help Your Child Transition Between Two Homes
Any change in family situation is an adjustment to a child. A divorce, while unavoidable most of the time can be a huge change for a child. When one of the parents suddenly isn't there, it take a lot of sensitivity to help the child understand and learn how to…
