9 Steps to Build a Strong Co-Parenting Partnership

[{"selector":"#anim-5537a89d-052c-4d3d-a39b-b876831b634c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a6a48879-afed-444b-9597-52e8532d235a","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, 4824.78608%, 0) rotate(270deg)","rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(270deg)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Written by: Aquib Nawab Credits: FLUX-schnell Parenting

1. Put Your Kids First

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2. Keep Talking

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3. Set Clear Limits

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4. Be Consistent

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5. Share the Work

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6. Stay Positive About Each Other

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7. Make a Plan

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8. Be Ready to Adapt

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9. Ask for Help if Needed

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