In several other blogs, we have discussed the importance and means of preserving the relationship between you and your child after separation / divorce. However, there are other people in your child's life whose connections with your child will change after your...
We have long espoused the numerous benefits of shared parenting arrangements after parental separation, and we are not alone. Over the years, The International Council on Shared Parenting has been working to compile research on how sharing parenting responsibilities...
When parents attempt to turn their child against each other after divorce or separation, it could be parental alienation. While abuse like this is not new, some of the methods parents use to engage in it look different than they did a generation ago due largely to...
In an ideal world, divorced or separated parents would continue to parent their children in a peaceful, unified manner. They would set the same rules, offer the same structure and pass on the same values and beliefs. However, this can't always happen. In some cases,...
After divorce, life can take you and your ex in very different directions, metaphorically and geographically. You might live here in Ontario, but your ex might relocate to another province or country after your split. If you are a parent, you should know how to create...
When high-profile couples divorce, details of their split often make headlines - especially if unconventional phrases or decisions are part of their divorce. It wasn't that long ago that the world heard - and started using - the phrase "conscious uncoupling," right?...
-A heartfelt missive to Santa Claus from an outstanding equal parenting advocate Here is a letter from prominent activist, Paulette MacDonald, to whom? To Santa Claus of course. I wanted to publish this before the holidays but alas.... better late than never. ...
If you have plans to travel with your child, it can be wise to take steps now to prepare. Following are some tips on what you can do to travel legally and safely with your child if you and the other parent share parental rights. Get permission Does the other parent...
There is nothing wrong with wanting your divorce or separation to be as peaceful as possible. After all, bitter, contentious splits can be exhausting, time-consuming and expensive. However, even if you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse start out wanting an amicable...
Many parents are frequent travelers. Some move around a lot for their job; others simply enjoy visiting new places. However, whether these mobile pursuits are professional or personal, frequent travel can affect parenting time (custody and access) for co-parents....
