FatherResource Team 
If you are going through difficult times, a licensed therapist or counselor can be extremely helpful in your journey to inner healing. However, many parents are not comfortable with the thought of their child visiting a therapist alone, or you might not feel comfortable telling them that you are seeing one or sharing the reason you wish to do so. So, this raises the question; can you see a therapist without your parents knowing?
Co-parenting while still living together happens for several reasons and is often out of the parent’s control. The best tips for co-parenting while still living together are putting your child first, redefining your relationship, splitting responsibilities, and taking some time out for yourself.
Marriage equality applies marriage law equally to same-sex and opposite-sex couples. The endeavors of civil rights organizations and medical and scientific communities have been the reason for its acceptance. As of 2022, marriage between same-sex couples is performed and legally recognized in 30 countries across the globe.
When co-parenting with an alcoholic ex or drug addict, it is essential to put your children’s needs first. You should protect your children by limiting their exposure to the addiction as much as possible and educating them about addiction. You should also provide them with love and emotional support.
With a newborn in your life, it is nearly impossible to sever ties with your ex completely (although in some situations this is necessary). In the early years of a child’s existence, they form strong bonds with their parents. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that you put your differences aside and co-parent together.
Parents who lie habitually are called pathological liars and they may exhibit compulsive and excessive lying daily. Practicing these behavioral traits in front of children could have extreme long-term negative ramifications. Often, therapy or keeping everything documented could be needed if you have to co-parent with a liar.
Building a special relationship as a step-mom while respecting the biological parent’s role is vital. A child-first mentality requires all adult parties to prioritize the child’s needs above their own emotions, which means not badmouthing or undermining the biological parents while co-parenting.
You can go to a gynecologist without your parents being present. It is possible to make appointments to see a physician or nurse sans your parents at most Planned Parenthood health centers. Thus, the same is true of many other gynecologist offices. Some States have different minimum ages where you can seek medical help without your parents’ presence or knowledge, but the benchmark is typically 16 years old for solo medical visits.
Going viral can be fun for some, especially when belting out sea shanties. But for many, going viral means your name will live on in infamy. Such as the fate of Schaffen Frederick, a father who cut his thirteen-year-old daughter’s hair because “actions have consequences”. While Frederick’s statement is true, he probably didn’t envision that those words were going to apply to himself.
To co-parent after infidelity, you need to put boundaries in place and engage in a child-first mentality. Both parents must then develop and agree on when they will have the children staying with them. In the case of a divorce, this will likely take the form of a formal custody agreement. Be sure to remain flexible, as plans do not always go as planned.