Your family doesn't fit a mould. Neither do our resources.
Standard parenting plans don't fit every family. We explore the real-world situations that need a more thoughtful approach, from long-distance parenting to supporting neurodiverse children. These resources help you navigate the complexities that typical advice misses.
Long-distance parenting
Practical strategies for maintaining meaningful parent-child contact across provinces or countries.
Parent-child contact problems
Understanding and addressing resistance or refusal in a way that puts the child first.
Diverse family structures
Guidance for blended families, multi-generational homes, and non-traditional arrangements.
Cultural considerations
How Indigenous heritage, cultural traditions, and values shape parenting plans and decisions.
Relocation and mobility
Navigating the legal and emotional complexity when one parent needs to move.
Neurodiversity
Supporting children with ADHD, autism, and other neurotypes within co-parenting frameworks.
The neurodiversity and identity resource hub
When Parents Disagree: Navigating ADHD, Assessments, and the Path Forward
When parents disagree on an ADHD assessment, the focus must shift from a win-loss mentality to a data-driven approach that prioritizes the child's functional success and long-term mental health.
Practical answers for parents of neurodivergent children
Browse answers on assessments, schedules, and information sharing for neurodivergent children.
Frequently asked questions about gifted children
Common questions about balancing enrichment with family time and wellbeing.
Cold & Flu Season: The Time for Co-Parenting Teamwork
The Cold & Flu Season guide emphasizes that childhood illness should be treated as a shared medical event rather than a logistical battleground, requiring parents to prioritize the child's physical comfort over strict adherence to the parenting schedule.
Navigating Co-Parenting: Fostering Independence, Healthy Boundaries, and Shared Standards
This article explores how shared standards and clear boundaries support children's independence across households. It explains why consistency matters more than control.
Navigating Indigenous Heritage in Parenting Coordination
This article highlights the importance of cultural awareness in parenting coordination when children have Indigenous heritage. It explores how identity, community, and tradition shape a child's well-being.
The questions about Indigenous heritage most parents don't ask out loud
These are the questions parents actually ask when Indigenous heritage enters the picture.
Why Sharing Your Location with Your Co-Parent is Optimal
This article explains how voluntary location sharing can reduce suspicion, anxiety, and conflict. It distinguishes transparency from surveillance and emphasizes consent and boundaries.
When Words Hurt: Swearing, Emotional Modeling, and Your Child's Sense of Safety
This article explains how language and emotional tone shape a child's sense of safety. It explores how swearing, sarcasm, and verbal aggression are internalized by children.
When Duty Calls: Maintaining Connection During Temporary Relocation
When a parent must temporarily relocate for work, military service, or health reasons, a Connection Plan helps protect a child's emotional security through concrete reminders like recorded stories, hug shirts, and visual countdown calendars.
Gender Identity in Parenting Coordination
This article explains how parenting coordination supports children navigating gender identity questions or transitions. It discusses best practices grounded in child development and respectful, affirming communication.
Questions about gender identity and the legal framework
Browse these answers about gender identity and parenting coordination, or reach out for more help.
Over 80 articles on special topics for every family situation.
Articles drawn from real parenting coordination practice
Every article on this page comes directly from Cori L. McGuire's work as a Parenting Coordinator. They are grounded in real cases, not theory.
An updated bibliography of articles on special topics
We've refreshed our reference section with curated articles covering neurodiversity, ADHD, Indigenous heritage, and gender identity. Gender Identity in Parenting Coordination https://kelownalawyer.com/blog/gender-identity-in-parenting-coordination Navigating Indigenous Heritage in Parenting Coordination https://kelownalawyer.com/blog/navigating-indigenous-heritage-in-parenting-coordination Navigating Co-Parenting: Fostering Independence, Healthy Boundaries, and Shared Standards https://kelownalawyer.com/blog/navigating-co-parenting--fostering-independence--healthy-boundaries--and-shared-standards Why Sharing Your Location With Your Co-Parent Is Optimal: A Guide to Respect and Safety https://kelownalawyer.com/blog/why-sharing-your-location-with-your-co-parent-is-optimal--a-guide-to-respect-and-safety When Words Hurt: Swearing, Emotional Modeling, and Your Child's Sense of Safety https://kelownalawyer.com/blog/when-words-hurt--swearing--emotional-modeling--and-your-child-s-sense-of-safety Cold & Flu Season: The Time for Co-Parenting Teamwork https://kelownalawyer.com/blog/cold---flu-season--the-time-for-co-parenting-teamwork When Parents Disagree: Navigating ADHD Assessments and the Path Forward https://kelownalawyer.com/blog/when-parents-disagree--navigating-adhd--assessments--and-the-path-forward When Duty Calls: Maintaining Connection During Temporary Relocation https://kelownalawyer.com/blog/when-duty-calls--maintaining-connection-during-temporary-relocation Neurodivergent Children and Grief https://kelownalawyer.com/blog/nerodivergent-children-and-grief
Explore how parenting coordination resolves school issues
Learn how Parenting Coordination can help parents implement educational decisions and reduce conflict around school-related issues.