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🧩 How to Start Building a Healthy Co-Parenting Relationship — Even When They Don’t Want One
Co-parenting is hard enough when both parents are on the same page. But what about when your co-parent seems dead set on being difficult?...
benlawste
Oct 5, 20252 min read


The Two-Parent Edge: Why It Matter
Across decades of research, the presence of both biological parents — especially when they maintain stability, cooperation, and emotional...
benlawste
Oct 4, 20253 min read


The Hidden Toll: How Limited Custody Impacts a Fathers’ Mental Health
When you become a dad, your world changes.Suddenly, it’s not about you anymore — it’s about the little person who looks up to you, loves...
benlawste
Sep 19, 20252 min read


The Father’s Guide to Mediation: How to Start the Process and What to Expect
If you're headed into a custody battle, going straight to court isn’t always the best move. Mediation can help you resolve custody...
benlawste
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Mediation vs. Court: What’s the Best Path to a Custody Agreement?
When it comes to custody, emotions run high — but the process you choose to reach an agreement can make a big difference. Many fathers...
benlawste
Jul 22, 20251 min read


How AI Could Change Parenting — and Why Human Connection Will Always Matter
A humanoid robot gently holds a curious baby, showcasing a remarkable blend of technology and innocence. AI is already in our homes —...
benlawste
Jul 18, 20252 min read


The Most Important Words Your Child Needs to Hear — And The Lessons They’ll Never Forget
🗣️ Words Every Child Needs to Hear “I love you.” Simple. Direct. Non-negotiable. Say it often — especially when they mess up. “I’m proud...
benlawste
Jul 15, 20251 min read


How Fatherhood Makes Men Better: The Positive Impact of Being a Dad
My guardian angel. Ask any dad who's truly invested in his role, and he’ll tell you — fatherhood changes you in ways you never expected....
benlawste
Jul 13, 20251 min read


Hormones, Parenting, and the Balance Kids Need from Both Parents
It’s no secret that men and women often parent differently. But what’s less talked about is why — and the answer isn’t just culture or...
benlawste
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Teaching Your Child to Breathe: Meditation, Movement, and the Power of Early Wellness
If you’ve ever wished your child had better focus, fewer meltdowns, or could just chill for five minutes , you’re not alone. The truth is...
benlawste
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Nurture vs. Nature: Why Your Parenting Still Matters More Than DNA
You’ve probably heard the question before: Are we born the way we are, or do we become who we are because of how we’re raised? The truth...
benlawste
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Divorce, Custody, and Kids: What the Stats Say About Long-Term Impact
Divorce is common — but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless. And while separation may be unavoidable in some cases, what really matters is...
benlawste
Jul 1, 20252 min read


You’re Both Wrong: How Trauma and Memory Distort the Past (and Damage Co-Parenting)
Think your version of the past is the truth? Think again. Our memories — especially during conflict or trauma — are notoriously flawed....
benlawste
Jun 30, 20252 min read


How Children Process Trauma — and Why They Need Both Parents to Heal
How Children Process Trauma — and Why They Need Both Parents to Heal Trauma in childhood doesn’t always look like trauma. It can show up...
benlawste
Jun 28, 20252 min read


Strong Roots, Bright Futures: How Parental Love and Healthy Relationships Shape a Child’s Success
When a child feels safe, seen, and supported at home, they don’t just grow — they thrive. It’s not just sentiment — it’s science....
benlawste
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Fatherhood Begins Before the Baby
Long before a baby takes their first breath, they’re already being shaped by their environment — physically, emotionally, and...
benlawste
Jun 26, 20252 min read


How Ancient Parenting Can Teach Us Modern Co-Parenting
What did parenting look like 1,000 years ago? Before custody courts and co-parenting apps, families relied on community, shared...
benlawste
Jun 25, 20252 min read


The First 7 Years: Why Your Child’s Brain Is Built to Imitate You
Illustration of neural activity in the human brain, highlighting a magnified view of interconnected neurons transmitting signals. “Give...
benlawste
Jun 23, 20252 min read


A Father's Fight: The Guide to Custody, Connection, and Co-Parenting
Know Your Custody Rights as a Father Many dads assume that courts automatically favor mothers. While bias may still exist in some areas,...
benlawste
Jun 19, 20253 min read


🤝 Navigating Difficult Relationships — Especially Co-Parenting
Let’s not sugarcoat it — some relationships are hard. But when you share a child, walking away isn’t always an option. You don’t have to...
benlawste
Jun 16, 20252 min read
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