People often ask me what I can offer as a parenting coordinator, or PC. In fact, when I am asked about a custody evaluation, I often recommend parents assisted with a parent coordinator. I believe my responsibility as a parent coordinator is to act like a sort of funnel – providing an opportunity for parents to navigate intense emotions and reduce the potential conflict between divorcing or divorced spouses.

Essentially, parenting coordination is a child-focused non-adversarial dispute resolution process that is either court ordered or agreed up by the parents. It allows a PC to focus on the children’s best interests when there is a pattern of high conflict between the parents.

The intervention is designed to:

• Support parents to implement and comply with court orders or parenting plans

• Help parents make timely decisions consistent with their children’s developmental and psychological needs

• Reduce the amount of conflict between parents that children are exposed to

When feelings run high, it can be challenging to see the bigger picture. My goal is to guide you as the parent in how to step back, reflect on what you are experiencing and develop strategies that empower you to manage the situation more effectively. 

Together, we can work on building the necessary skills to approach conflict with a calmer mindset. This paves the way for healthier communication and resolution of issues that is based on the needs of the children.