Co-parenting
How biological fathers and stepfathers can successfully co-parent
Where there are “bonus parents” in a family, it's important for the dads, stepdads and other male caregivers to find ways to work together to make their co-parenting relationship beneficial for the child.
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Why women matter in the Fathers Matter story
Stats SA reports that 42% of children in South Africa live in single-mom households. So how can we say that fathers matter? We believe that encouraging men to step up as active, positive and present role models for children, will benefit women too.
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Don't make your child pay for an adult problem
Co-parenting Series: Part 7
A father doesn't need to argue his case in front of his child. When Dad says one thing and Mom says another, the child is left trying to work out who to believe and eventually, the child may begin to believe something even more damaging: I can't trust adults.
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Five truths every co-parenting dad needs to hear
Co-parenting Series: Part 6
Jaco van Schalkwyk share five lessons he's learn from his own experience of co-parenting and encourages men to find a way to put their children's well-being first.
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How to overcome co-parenting challenges for your child’s well-being
Co-parenting Series: Part 5
Tshepiso Matentjie, a psychologist and life coach, talks to us about how the impact of unresolved conflicts between co-parents on children can be lessened.
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Common challenges when trying to make co-parenting work
Co-parenting Series: Part 4
Educational psychologist and life coach, Tshepiso Matentjie offers some important insights for fathers and mothers who are trying to make co-parenting work.
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How I supported my husband as he fought to be part of his daughter’s life
Co-parenting Series: Part 3
Even though it was difficult, Dineo knew that it was important to keep supporting her husband as he tried to be part of his daughter's life by co-parenting with his ex.
Why parallel parenting was the answer with my difficult ex
Co-parenting Series: Part 2
Is it still possible to co-parent with a narcissistic ex partner? Shelley found a way to involve her son's father in his life using the parallel parenting model. Read her story here.
Choosing to co-parent for my children's well-being
Co-parenting Series: Part 1
Lebo shares how she and her ex-husband persevered to find a way to work together and co-parent amicably for their children's sake.
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