Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist and National Divorce Expert developed a fully Online High Conflict Co-Parenting Course that has 10 sections and takes approximately 8 hours to complete. This article will go over some key takeaways from section 7: Parallel Parenting. Parallel parenting is an alternative to co-parenting and something that parents might want to consider if they are experiencing high levels of conflict. We are going to outline what parallel parenting is and if you and your co-parent might be better suited for parallel parenting.
What is Parallel Parenting?
-Different from co-parenting
-Both parents take care of the children independently rather than jointly
-Debilitating high conflict
-More specific than co-parenting
Parallel Parenting Plan
-Specific written boundaries
-Strictly business relationship
-Protects children from parent’s conflict
-Parents contact each other only for emergencies and big life events.
Parallel Parenting Plan Goals
Provide for the physical needs and safety of children
Provide for parent’s safety
Detailed and structured
Outline daily functions and holiday schedules
State each parent’s responsibility
How and when parents will communication
How transitions will occur
How disputes will be resolved
Do not accept or assume responsibility
Plans are static documents- be prepared for them to change
Difference Between Parallel Parenting and Co-Parenting
Our High-Conflict Co-Parenting Course covers topics ranging from child safety concerns to adjusting to conflict with your co-parent. Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, a Board-Certified Psychologist and National Divorce Expert developed and leads this course to help separated parents work together for the well-being of their children. Our course is chalked full of valuable information for parents and might be useful to you if you relate with one or more of the following:
Conflict arises no matter the topic. You cannot seem to have any discussion without a heated fight or argument.
There are safety concerns. You or your children could be in danger. There could be a history of violence, substance abuse, psychological issues, or legal issues.
You rely on litigation too often. Almost every major decision is litigated. You cannot seem to resolve any issues together.
Ground hog day co-parenting. Even when it seems that you might have reached an agreement, you both constantly revisit the same issue over and over again.
Chronic conflict with your co-parent. It is normal to have conflict initially. You should not be highly conflicted for years following your separation.
Alienating conflict. Conflict is affecting the relationship with the alienated parent and child.
The new parenting standard. Your co-parent has unrealistic expectations for you as a parent.
If you relate with one or more of the statements above, our High-Conflict Co-Parenting Course is right for you. You can purchase our 8-hour course for only $49.99 today. Upon purchase, you will receive a password and you will gain immediate access to our online course. Upon completion, a course completion certificate will automatically be emailed to you.
