Key Tips and Strategies from Our Parent Coaches

Parent Coaching Tips

Practical advice from DivorcePlus coaches to help you handle emotional stress and organize your custody and parenting issues effectively.

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Manage Emotions Step-by-Step

Focus on small daily goals to reduce overwhelm and allow yourself time to process feelings without pressure.

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Organize Your Paperwork

Keep all legal documents, financial records, and communication organized in one place to simplify decision-making.

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Set Clear Boundaries

Establish communication limits with your ex-partner to protect your emotional well-being and maintain focus.

Look to co-parenting software

Access parenting software designed for easier communication with your co-parent, helping you manage the custody process.

Helpful Resources for Your Divorce

Find guides, checklists, and tools curated to support you through each step of the divorce process.

Connect with Expert Coaches

Explore options to work with experienced parenting coaches who provide personalized advice tailored to your situation.

Stay Informed with Divorce 101

Read articles covering legal updates, emotional support tips, and practical strategies to navigate your parenting journey.

Common Questions

  • What is parent coaching and how can it help me?

    Parent coaching is a supportive, goal-focused process that helps you navigate the everyday challenges of raising children—especially during or after a separation or divorce. A parent coach offers guidance on communication, routines, discipline, emotional support, and creating a more peaceful home environment. They help you strengthen your confidence, understand your child’s needs at different ages, and build practical strategies that actually work in real life. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with behavior issues, or unsure how to support your child through a major transition, a parent coach gives you tools to reduce stress and improve family harmony.

  • What is the difference between a divorce coach and a parenting coach?

    • A divorce coach focuses on helping you navigate the emotional, practical, and decision-making process of divorce itself. They can help with organization, communication, conflict reduction, goal-setting, preparing for mediation or court, and rebuilding your life after separation.
    • A parenting coach, on the other hand, focuses specifically on your role as a parent. They help you understand your child’s emotions, manage behavior challenges, improve routines, and develop stronger co-parenting or single-parenting skills. Many people benefit from working with both, especially during complicated or high-conflict divorces.

  • How do I connect with a parenting coach through DivorcePlus?

    Our platform matches you with experienced parenting coaches based on your needs and location. You can review coach profiles, read client feedback, and schedule sessions directly through DivorcePlus.

  • Can a parenting coach help with co-parenting challenges?

    Yes—co-parenting support is one of the main reasons people hire a parenting coach. A coach can help you learn how to communicate more effectively with your co-parent, set healthy boundaries, reduce conflict, and stay focused on your child’s wellbeing. They can also help you create consistent routines between households, manage different parenting styles, and problem-solve issues like school decisions, discipline, exchanges, and scheduling. If co-parenting feels tense, unbalanced, or confusing, a parenting coach offers a neutral, structured space to get back on track.

  • Will a parenting coach work with me and my ex together?

    Often, yes. Some parenting coaches offer joint sessions for both parents, which can be extremely helpful for reducing conflict and creating unified expectations for your children. Other times, a coach may start with each parent separately and bring everyone together only when it feels productive and safe. If you and your ex prefer not to meet together—or the situation is high-conflict—the coach can work with each of you individually while still helping you create consistent, child-focused strategies that align across both households.