Parenting is a skill-set and long distance parenting adds a layer of complexity. Long distance parenting is easier and less stressful with the right long distance parenting tools on hand....
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College as Long Distance Parenting
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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Organizing for School as a Long Distance Parent
As a long distance parent, staying organized for school is a slightly hairier mess. You don’t have little voices around telling you to remember the bake sale. Because out of...
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How to Stay Involved With Your Child’s School
Remember that although in a perfect world the custodial parent would keep you on top of what's happening in the child's life, sometimes that doesn't happen. Here are some ways to advocate for yourself.
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How to Write a Letter to Your Child’s School as a Long Distance Parent
Federal law gives both parents the right to access their child’s school records, attend conferences, and stay involved in their education, regardless of which parent the child lives with. But...
