How to Handle a Controlling Co-Parent

How to Handle a Controlling Co-Parent

HOW TO HANDLE A CONTROLLING CO-PARENT Co-parenting is challenging, even in the best circumstances. When one parent is overly controlling, it becomes even harder to manage. A controlling co-parent may dictate schedules, undermine the other parent’s authority, or use manipulation to influence decisions about the child. This behavior creates tension between parents and can harm the child’s emotional well-being.  …

What Are the Signs of a Controlling Co-Parent?

What Are the Signs of a Controlling Co-Parent?

Common Signs of a Controlling Co-parent Every decision turns into a battle. Every conversation feels like a power struggle. You find yourself walking on eggshells, afraid that one wrong move will set them off. If this sounds familiar, you may be dealing with a controlling co-parent. Co-parenting should be about teamwork, but when one parent dominates decision-making, undermines boundaries, or…

Child Custody in California: What Every Parent Should Know

Child Custody in California: What Every Parent Should Know

Child Custody in California: What Every Parent Should Know In 2022, there were approximately 10.9 million single-parent families with children under 18 in the United States, with 80% of these families headed by mothers. If you’re a parent going through a Child Custody in California dispute, this article has been written with you in mind.   Child Custody in California…

Facing Divorce with a Covert Narcissist Spouse

Facing Divorce with a Covert Narcissist Spouse

Introduction In this blog post, we will explore facing divorce with a covert narcissist spouse. Divorce is challenging enough without having to deal with a divorce involving a vulnerable or covert narcissist. Understanding behaviors and characteristics can provide valuable insights and help you more successfully navigate your divorce. Also, you can protect yourself during this difficult time. Understanding Vulnerable (Covert)…

Emotional Triggers Impact Co-Parenting

Emotional Triggers Impact Co-Parenting

Co-parenting brings certain challenges to the parental relationship  However, working together with a parent who has anger problems creates an even more challenging situation.  And, of course, anger can be quite harmful and keep both parents in a non-productive cycle. If you are the parent who is likely to be more reasonable, you might want to use strategies that will…

Co-Parenting Custody Concerns: 5 Important Tips

Co-Parenting Custody Concerns: 5 Important Tips

Being separated from your spouse or other parent of your child can be a difficult situation when it comes to co-parenting.  Unfortunately, sometimes it can be difficult for the parents to reach parenting agreements.  When parents are unable to settle any disagreements or unable to reach agreements, then you are left with no choice but to seek a request for orders from the Court.  Here are a few tips to follow prior to filing for any such order or faced with attending court or private mediation: