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Upbringing

Learn to be resilient

27 July 2026

This article explores how a divorce, despite the inherent pain, can serve as a catalyst for a child's personal growth. Drawing on attachment theory, resilience psychology ('Ordinary Magic'), and post-traumatic growth (PTG), it delivers practical strategies for parents to build a safe base and foster lasting strength in their children.

How to make the exchange easier

How to make the exchange easier

7 June 2026

The handover moment is often emotionally charged for children. Discover 3 tips for a relaxed handover and how the Cofamly app helps prevent arguments at the door.

Choosing between seperated parents

Choosing between seperated parents

13 July 2026

An in-depth psychological analysis of the destructive impact of high-conflict divorces on children. This article explores how forcing a child to choose sides leads to split loyalty conflicts, self-rejection, and parental alienation, backed by developmental research, and offers practical advice for parents to maintain a safe, neutral environment.

Why should you have a safeword as co-parents

Why should you have a safeword as co-parents

22 June 2026

How a single word can de-escalate a fight, protect your child, and make co-parenting more humane.

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Post-divorce glow up: divorcing is not always suffering

Dialog

Post-divorce glow up: divorcing is not always suffering

27 July 2026

An honest, refreshing, and relatable look at the 'post-divorce glow up'. Divorce isn't just about loss - it's also about breathing room, renewed self-worth, and finding yourself again. Includes 8 practical tips for successful co-parenting.

What if one parent refuses to help with summer homework?

Dialog

What if one parent refuses to help with summer homework?

8 July 2026

Summer homework can cause friction in co-parenting. This blog explores how to handle it constructively when one parent refuses to contribute.

Effective communication with digital tools

Dialog

Effective communication with digital tools

12 May 2026

Learn how shared calendars and co-parenting apps bring structure, reduce conflict, and prevent email/sms escalation. Practical tips inside.

Co-parenting During the Holidays

Planning

Co-parenting During the Holidays

8 July 2026

Summer is coming - full of opportunities, but also challenges for separated parents. This blog shares four practical tips to avoid conflict and keep the child at the center.

How to fairly divide camp and vacation days as separated parents?

Planning

How to fairly divide camp and vacation days as separated parents?

5 July 2026

Separated parents often struggle with summer planning around camps and holidays. In this blog, we share tips to fairly and peacefully divide vacation time - while keeping your child’s happiness at the center.

Is the 2-2-3 schedule better, or the week-on/week-off rotation?

Planning

Is the 2-2-3 schedule better, or the week-on/week-off rotation?

1 July 2026

Any parenting schedule can work, but how do you project it to your children? Discover why self-reflection is key in mediation.

Which Residence Arrangement Fits Your Child? From Week-Week to 2-2-3 and Everything In Between

Planning

Which Residence Arrangement Fits Your Child? From Week-Week to 2-2-3 and Everything In Between

28 June 2026

Not every co-parenting schedule is the same. Discover why a "good" arrangement doesn’t need to be 50/50, but should fit your child and family situation.

Making financial choices for your child together; here is how to do it

Money

Making financial choices for your child together; here is how to do it

29 May 2026

Co-parents often clash over school, vacation or camp costs. This blog offers clear tips for budgeting, splitting costs, and making transparent agreements.

Nesting After Divorce: Living in the Same House – Does It Work?

Planning

Nesting After Divorce: Living in the Same House – Does It Work?

18 May 2026

Nesting is a co-parenting arrangement where the children stay in the family home while the parents rotate in and out. In this blog, we explore the benefits, challenges, and practical tips for making nesting work.

Why you should never use your child as a messenger between you and your ex

Upbringing

Why you should never use your child as a messenger between you and your ex

12 April 2026

Discover the psychological dangers of triangulation and why direct communication between ex-partners is crucial to protect your child's well-being.

What is Cofamly & how it could help you

What is Cofamly & how it could help you

10 March 2026

What is Cofamly and how can it help you? In this blog article we discuss what Cofamly can do for you!

The child-centered design behind Cofamly

The child-centered design behind Cofamly

24 February 2026

Most co-parenting apps are built for adults. Cofamly is built with the child as the starting point. In this post, we explain why that changes everything.

Communication after a divorce

Dialog

Communication after a divorce

9 February 2026

Co-parenting doesn't have to be a struggle. Discover how Cofamly brings structure and peace to communication between separated parents – with the child's wellbeing as the top priority.