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Back to the Beginning: Co-Parenting with Serenity

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 19, 2018
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Co-parenting is about accepting the other person for who they are, exactly as they are, and holding them in the best light you can.

Five Truths to Help You Thrive After Divorce: The Hero’s Journey

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 4, 2016
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

In spite of the anger and resentment, you've got to drop your psychological work elsewhere. Your kids don't have any skills for dealing with your sadness or anger, and your ex has got better things to do.

The Cadence of Co-Parenting; Staying Close After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 7, 2013
Post category:burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

There are not fewer things to coordinate when you become a single parent, in fact, there are more. The things you once traded equitably, now fall 100% in your lap when it is your parenting time. This new cadence can be jarring, frustrating, and make for some upset campers on all sides unless you plan ahead and go 100% Positive.