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{YML Voices} Learning The Ropes Of Co-Parenting

By Rebecca My life was going just the way I wanted it to. I had my baby at 20, which I admit was sooner than I had planned, but with a loving boyfriend and supportive family, I was happy. I was halfway through my bachelor’s degree, and I had a bright future planned for my little family. My life did a complete 180 the day I had to leave the father of my child. As a child, I was raised by … [Continue reading...]

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YML Voices: Co-Parenting Doesn’t Have To Be A Struggle

by Lauren Thomas "Thanks for inviting me and J to hang out with you. I really had fun, and look forward to building an authentic friendship with you." That is part of the text message I sent to my son's step mom. THIS IS A BIG DEAL! I had my 1st child when I was 19, about 2 years later his dad and I married, and about 1 year after that we were divorced. This was a very hard time in … [Continue reading...]

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Spotlight: Co-parenting101.org

If you have any interest in co-parenting, there's someone you need to know. Well, two people. Deesha. And Michael. Deesha Philyaw and Michael Thomas are exes. Ex-husband and wife to be exact. Nothing too noteworthy there. But what IS noteworthy is the lengths they will go to make sure life for their kids is the best they can offer. They created Coparenting101.org after their marriage … [Continue reading...]

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You hear me but are you listening? (Communication is key)

In keeping with my theme of co-parenting this week, we're tackling communication today - how to express yourself in a way that minimizes fights and maximizes your chances of you both getting what you want.   When I asked moms on our Facebook Page what their biggest problem is in their relationships, they almost all said communication was at the top of the list. So you feel me on this. It … [Continue reading...]

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Co-parenting Week on the Young Mommy Life.com!

I've become fascinated recently by the topic of "co-parenting," where the mom and dad (who are no longer together) are able to work together in the best interests of their child, regardless of any messy situations that arise. I know many of my readers are single moms, who are doing the best they can to create a world full of possibility for their kids. But in that world there is the reality of … [Continue reading...]

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