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Options for 50/50 Placement Schedules
As you work with your children’s other parent on setting up a placement (visitation) schedule, there are myriad options to choose from. Even parents who coparent very well together and take things week by week often like to agree upon a set “default” schedule so that,...
What is parallel parenting?
In an ideal world, divorced couples would end on neutral-to-good terms. However, this is not always the case. In many instances, the anger and pain from the events leading up to the divorce may cause couples to never wish to speak again. Unfortunately, if you have...
Mediation can help with child custody decisions
Deciding on a child custody agreement is a challenging endeavor for some divorcing parents. Things can quickly become contentious if they only focus on what they want. A court will decide on child custody if the parents are unable to come to an agreement, but this...
How can co-parenting affect your child’s future?
After a divorce, most parents choose to co-parent their children. You cannot avoid divorce's impact on your kids, but you can change how it affects them in the long run. Kids trapped in a home with parents who fight or want out of the marriage tend to have worse lives...
Why should you use technology to your advantage as a co-parent?
Learning to co-parent with your ex can be a struggle for many people. If you use a lot of technology in other aspects of your life, you may want to consider it with your co-parent. Talking Parents explains co-parenting apps can help parents communicate more...
What do you have to address in an Illinois parenting plan?
When the romantic relationship between you and your child’s other parent ends, you may need the state of Illinois to allocate parenting time and parental responsibilities on your behalf. When the state hears a parental responsibilities case, it asks each parent...
How can you spot signs of parental alienation?
The time after a divorce can allow you and your children to flourish. However, there may be signs that your co-parent is trying to manipulate your relationship with your children. Learning about alienation and recognizing subtle signs of it can help you determine what...

Protecting Your Child’s Holiday Memories
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou This powerful quote has been shared far and wide throughout cyberspace. It has a particularly important...
How can you make co-parenting easier?
More and more divorce experts these days push the importance of co-parenting whenever possible. This might pique concerns about how exactly you will tackle the prospect of raising a child with your ex-spouse when you are no longer together. While co-parenting may...