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Benefits of Co-Parenting (And How to Do It)

July 5, 2021 by Get Centered Counseling Coaching and Wellness

When two people decide to separate or divorce, the first question they usually must answer is, “What’s best for the children?” Well, according to the Third International Conference on Shared Parenting, co-sponsored by the National Parents Organization and the International Council on Shared Parenting, children need both parents in their life, no matter how those two adults feel about each other. It is for this reason that most child health experts agree that co-parenting is in the best interests of children of divorce.

The latest research indicates that children of divorce, who have parents who agree to co-parent, can grow up just as well and adjusted as those children from homes where parents had successful marriages. They may actually fair a little better and have a lower divorce rate themselves and be more successful in their careers. Why is this?

Children that come from co-parenting learn how to proactively create good situations. They also see their parents working together for THEIR benefit, which gives them a healthy sense of self-worth. And, seeing parents successfully communicating with one another teaches them how to have good relationships with others.

Tips for Co-Parenting

Co-parenting will take some practice to get it right. Here are some tips for you and your parenting partner:

Make a Commitment

This journey will be bumpy. Make a commitment to your children and promise to have open and honest communication where their well-being is concerned.

Have Rules

Rules for each household should be agreed upon at the very beginning. Your children will test you both. Rules will help to ensure routine and structure, which they need greatly.

Avoid Negative Talk

While you may have issues with your ex, that is still your child’s parent. Refrain from “trash talking” the other around your children.

Seek Counsel

If you need help with lines of communication or help putting in place a comprehensive co-parenting plan, we encourage you to reach out for guidance.  If you’d like to work with a couples counselor or family therapist who is caring, nurturing, and never judgmental, we provide both options of services and care.  https://getcenteredcounselingstl.com/for-couples/ https://getcenteredcounselingstl.com/for-families/

SOURCES:

  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/co-parenting-after-divorce/201706/understanding-children-s-best-interests-in-divorce
  • https://coparenter.com/12-benefits-of-co-parenting/
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/two-takes-depression/201203/the-dos-and-donts-co-parenting-well

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Child Therapy, Children, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Parenting, Relationship, Separation/Divorce

Comments

  1. Tiff Gregers says

    April 27, 2022 at 8:46 pm

    Thank you for talking about how it is important to have rules for co-parenting. I am a new mom this year and I am not married to the father. I will find a great parenting counselling service as well.

    • Kim McGuiness says

      April 29, 2022 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you for sharing. We are happy to help with parenting counseling or other services that may be of benefit to you in your journey.

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