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Embark on a journey of effective co-parenting or parallel parenting. We share expert tips, strategies and resources, empowering single mothers to navigate the challenges and triumphs of shared parenting with confidence and resilience.

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A Single Mum’s Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Child Handover

Handing over the kids between homes after a separation? Yeah, it’s not always easy. Emotions can run high, and I’m sure you already know that sometimes the tension is thick enough to cut with a knife. But here’s the thing:...

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A Single Mum’s Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Child Handover

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Staying Friends With Your Ex – How To Keep It Civil

Breaking up is hard enough, but what about trying to be friends afterwards? Some say it’s mature; others say it’s a disaster waiting to happen. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether becoming friends with your ex is a good idea, you are not...

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How to co-parent with a passive aggressive ex

Passive-aggressive behaviour can make co-parenting feel like a nightmare. This hidden hostility creates constant tension and makes communication difficult, impacting both you and your kids. Instead of dealing with problems directly, passive-aggression leads to confusion and frustration. Worry not! I...

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How to relocate interstate as a co-parent: Relocation after divorce

Moving to a new place after divorce can feel overwhelming, especially since there are legal considerations to work through. But after careful planning and open communication with your ex, it can be a smooth journey for you and your kids....

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Equal Shared Parenting to Best Interests: A Guide for Parents

Australian Family Law underwent significant changes, effective 6 May 2024. These changes will impact equal shared parenting matters that are not finalised by this date and future arrangements concerning children. They will not apply to matters where a final hearing...

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Parenting 101: Complementary Co-parenting and why I love it

I am prepared to admit that when I became a parent, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Then, to have to change gears and become a co-parent … well, let’s just say the verb ‘to fumble’ was...

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Best video calling apps to help with co-parenting (2024)

In most family breakups, shared care arrangements for children become the norm. This means your kids will live between two homes and spend time away from the other parent. It’s hard for them. And it’s hard for the parent who...

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Managing kids’ behaviour when they come home from dad’s house

Hi, I’m Ariella. I am a highly qualified paediatric nurse and the Director of Kids on Track Consultancy. I provide strategies for families around parenting, behaviour and sleep, toilet training, and everything in between. Following my work with separated families,...

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How to deal with single mum separation anxiety

When it comes to co-parenting, there’s lots of advice out there. But many forget one crucial area: How do you cope while your kids are with their father? Separation anxiety is not exclusive to children, it’s a natural and raw emotion, and...