Your child is one of the best things that resulted from your union! It is essential to their well-being that although you are no longer romantically connected, you must come together around their best interests.

Co-parenting therapy and education are necessary when parents do not live together but share the responsibility of raising a child or children together. Your child needs both of you and has the right to maintain an equal relationship with each of their parents. Both of you must come together to ensure the child feels loved by both of you, has a consistent and stable routine and environment, and a good education, without feeling torn between you.

Your child deserves to know they are a priority in both of your lives. They need to be secure in the understanding that you love them more than you dislike or even hate each other, and that you are willing to do whatever it takes to let them know they are safe and will be cared for by both of you.

Successful co-parenting is not an easy task, especially if you are new to the idea, and certainly takes some work and effort. Stress during and after a breakup often runs high, which can lead to high-conflict situations. Having the appropriate skills and a sustainable co-parenting plan in place is the most important part.