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:
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
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
Four of the most common complaints I hear from moms include their high levels of stress, poor sleeping habits and insomnia, a lack of me-time, and constant feelings of guilt. Out of all of them, guilt appears to elicit the most negative … Continued
Parents don’t always agree, even parents living in the same household. Along with money and sex, parenting is one of the top ten reasons spouses argue.
It makes sense. We weren’t raised in the same household. Each one of us brings our childhood experiences into the parenting arena.