Parallel parenting vs coparenting

Many women ask how do I co-parent with my ex who's a narcissist and doesn't know the meaning of co-parenting. It just doesn't work! Now what? Now, you let go and use these parallel parenting techniques to get you through those growing up years.

What's the difference between co-parenting and parallel parenting? If you're trying to co-parent with a narcissist, you need to know!

In parallel parenting, interactions and communication between parents are extremely limited to only essential topics.1 Sharing parenting responsibilities with someone who is diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is difficult, and amicable co-parenting arrangements may be impossible to navigate. In these cases, parallel parenting may be the best option. Clear boundaries minimize the conflict

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Sharing parenting responsibilities with someone who is diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is difficult. How do you navigate co-parenting in an amicable way? Parallel parenting might be a good option for your family. #Parenting #CoParenting #Family #MentalHealthMatters

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We are close to the end of January--Child-Centered Divorce Month. With mediation and collaborative processes, most divorces can be child-centered every month. Here are a few ways to evaluate a parenting plan to determine whether it is more child-centered (promoting the child's interest) or parent-focused (making sure the parent thinks it is right or fair.) I've tried to simplify some criteria...and it's not perfect! But it can help to be sure the family is centered on the well-being of the…

Deciding on a parenting approach post-divorce can significantly impact family life. If high conflict is present, parallel parenting allows for structured boundaries and less direct communication. For lower conflict situations, coparenting can be effective with its emphasis on open dialogue and cooperation. Evaluate your relationship with your ex-partner and consider which style supports the best interest of your children. Understanding which parenting style you want to use will also help…

Follow these 10 rules to transform your high conflict coparenting situation from chaotic to functional, and possibly even peaceful. #blendedfamily #coparentingtips #highconflict #stepparenting

Although there was no physical violence in our relationship, my ex-husband and I were unable to communicate in a respectful manner and were in constant competition for who was the better parent. This led me to choose parallel parenting over co-parenting. And here are five reasons why,

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