Coparenting

5 Red Flags of Parental Alienation: The Five Factor Model & 8 Child Behaviors

When a child begins to pull away from one parent after a separation, the distress for the rejected parent is immense. Is this a healthy, justified response to a parent’s poor behavior, or is it a sign of something more insidious: Parental Alienation? Understanding the distinction is not just an emotional exercise—it is absolutely essential […]

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When Should I Introduce My New Partner to my Kids?

Coparenting / Greg Kovacs, PhD

When Should I Introduce My New Partner to my Kids? So, the separation and the divorce are final. You’ve started dating and you’re wondering if this is a good time to introduce your new partner to your kids. Well, I’m glad you’re being thoughtful because this is a great opportunity to build a strong and

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Debunking the Myth of the “Real Home”

Coparenting / Greg Kovacs, PhD

The Myth of the “Real Home” after Divorce Welcome back to my series on the top co-parenting mistakes. And today I’m diving into something that often gets miscommunicated to children by divorced parents. And that’s the idea that your place is the real home and your ex’s place is just a place to visit or

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