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Is Parenting Coordination Effective?

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Is parenting coordination effective? Great question! If we are talking about effectiveness as reducing conflict and improving the situation for the children, the immediate answer is, yes, it is extremely effective. However, there are certain factors that have to be in place for parenting coordination to be effective. First, the former husband and former wife both must both buy into the process, meaning that each party is utilizing parenting coordination to improve relations with their former spouse with the intention of reducing overall conflict for the children and to have greater peace for themselves. Often after years of discord, parents are ready to put the past aside, move on, and make peace.

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