Co-parenting can be difficult even when one or both parents are trying to communicate and cooperate. When one parent consistently attempts to control decisions, communication, schedules, or the other parent's choices, however, the relationship can become psychologically exhausting. Learning how to deal with a controlling co-parent requires more than finding the perfect words to say. It requires understanding the psychology behind controlling behavior, establishing clear bound

One of the biggest misconceptions parents have during divorce or custody proceedings is believing that a parenting plan only determines where the children will be and when. While parenting schedules are certainly important, they are only one piece of successful co-parenting. The quality of communication between parents often determines whether a parenting plan succeeds or continually ends up back in court. The question many parents ask is: "Can I include communication provisi