Narcissism Glossary
keeping parenting contact brief when conflict runs high
🛤️ Parallel parenting is an independent co-parenting arrangement for divorced or separated parents in severe conflict: friction is minimized, and communication runs only through clear, essential child-related business.
Not the answer for every family — the agreement, the court's orders, and the child's needs all get weighed together.
Not the answer for every family — the agreement, the court's orders, and the child's needs all get weighed together.
Often seen in situations like these
Only the child's medical, school, and handoff matters travel — through the agreed app or text. When the old relationship surfaces, the conversation returns to the child's business.
When this happens, try this
💡 Set the channel, the response times, and the topics in advance. Where violence or stalking is a risk, look into protective arrangements or an intermediary before expanding direct contact.