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Counter Parenting: How to Heal from a Narcissistic and Coercive Partner

Sharing parenthood with a former partner exhibiting egocentric traits often unveils a distressing strategy known as counter parenting. This tactic, wielded by narcissistic caregivers, extends coercive control even after separation, aiming to assert dominance and satisfy their constant need for validation.  Though recognized as a form of parental neglect by certain family courts, legal systems […]

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What to Do When Your Co-Parenting Partner is Exhibiting Narcissistic Traits

Co-parenting, a collaborative parenting arrangement for individuals living apart, poses inherent challenges, even in amicable circumstances. The complexity intensifies when co-parenting with someone demonstrating narcissistic traits or living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), affecting approximately 6.2% of U.S. adults. Alexander Burgemeester, a neuropsychologist and founder of The Narcissistic Life, explains that NPD involves an inflated

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Child Custody: What to Know for Out-of-State and International Travel

Traveling post-divorce can be a labyrinth of legal considerations, especially when it involves crossing state or international borders. Understanding the necessary notices and permissions required for such journeys is crucial to ensure a smooth and stress-free travel experience. When it comes to out-of-state and international travel after a divorce, there are specific protocols and precautions

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Top 7 Co-Parenting Communication Apps

Co-parenting, while fulfilling, can also present its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to communication. Fortunately, the digital age has brought forth a multitude of apps designed specifically to streamline and enhance communication between co-parents. These apps offer a range of features to facilitate scheduling, sharing important information, and fostering healthy communication. Let’s

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How Parental Relocation Affects Custody In Kentucky

How Parental Relocation Affects Custody In Kentucky

After a divorce, life moves on, and sometimes the custodial parent must migrate to another town or state. Perhaps the parent changed jobs or opted to move in with a new spouse. Parental relocation, for whatever reason, can have a significant influence on your parenting arrangement. Relocating within Kentucky Relocations within Kentucky are often negotiated

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Custody: Divorced Parents Need A Holiday Schedule

Custody: Divorced Parents Need A Holiday Schedule

Divorce can be especially difficult around the holidays.   Friends begin sharing holiday “highlight reels” on social media, sentimental advertisements begin to air on television, and everyone else appears to be living within a Norman Rockwell painting.   The key to a happy holiday season, like many other elements of divorce, is a willingness to

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