Dealing With A Difficult Co-Parent
Co-parenting isn’t easy. You’re no longer with your ex for a reason, and yet your lives, and many major decisions, remain intertwined.
So what do you do when you and your ex can’t agree on a single thing? Your co-parenting styles are completely opposite.
Co-Parenting With the Ex
You and your ex are no longer together, but as parents, your lives will remain intertwined. No matter how much you disagree or dislike your ex, you must find a way to make co-parenting successful. First and foremost, you’ll want to adopt this mantra:
Ten Absolute Timeout Musts
Have a young child? Chances are you’ve used timeouts. Timeouts are considered very effective and one of the few strategies recommended a by the American Academy of Pediatrics (APP). However, timeouts only work when used properly-something most parents are failing … Continued
Struggling with Timeout? Try These Alternatives
Slight Alternatives to the Traditional Timeout Tammy Linn had used timeouts on her first two daughters with great success. Her youngest, four-year-old Ella remained a challenge. Energetic and head-strong, Ella’s curiosity was often at odds with Mom’s rules. The more … Continued