I caught you (doing something good)!

Your child is making decisions and taking important actions every day. Recognizing good choices is one way to show appreciation for his or her positive decisions. Be an eParent®! Text your co-parent to share information about your child’s good choices. Sharing your child’s good choices with a co-parent not only demonstrates that you are paying […]

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S.W.A.K.

Sealed with a kiss. We may not send many cards by snail mail any more, but sending cards and notes is still a good way to remind people we don’t see often of our love. Be an eParent®! Help your child send free e-cards to all of his or her grandparents and encourage the grandparents […]

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“You can do it!”

Children’s abilities and needs change as they develop. Behaviors that were once acceptable, like throwing food on the floor, become less acceptable as we expect our children to better manage their feelings and make smarter choices. Parents play an important role in helping children become more responsible. Be an eParent®! For younger children especially, create […]

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“It’s alright to cry.”

Dealing with emotions can be challenging (even for adults!). It is important that children feel comfortable sharing their feelings and showing them in socially acceptable ways. As a parent, listening to and supporting your child is essential for helping them learn about coping skills. Talk with your child about what sorts of items or activities […]

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“One for all, all for one.”

Co-parenting families can have big circles of caregivers – often including the other parent’s new significant other, a neighbor to help with schedule gaps, or family and friends that help out when needed. Engaging in positive interactions with your co-parent, as well as all new (or old!) caregivers can be an important step in demonstrating […]

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It takes a village.

There are many adults that interact with your child on a daily basis. These other adults are the key to knowing how your child is adjusting and what’s going on. Fostering relationships and keeping communication open with these other adults helps you be prepared and responsive to your child. Be an eParent®! Create groups and […]

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“You know the drill.”

As your child (and you!) learn to navigate the new structure of a co-parenting relationship, it is important to provide consistency with routines and clear schedules. Be an eParent®! Set up a regular time for your child to communicate with his or her other parent – even sending a text message while eating breakfast or […]

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Table Talk or Tablet Talk?

Having regular conversations about what’s happening day-to-day with everyone in the family might be easier around a family dinner table. However, with much busier schedules and multi-site households, being in the know can be more challenging. Luckily, technology can help important adults in your child’s life stay connected and involved in your child’s home, school, […]

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“I wish you were here.”

Your heart might cry, “I wish you were here,” when your child visits their other parent (or you might do a happy-dance at the idea of some child-free time). Your child, however, probably bounces back and forth between wishing for one parent while with the other because both parents mean the world to a child. […]

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