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We're the team behind Cofamly. We have a dedicated team that writes content about seperation. We believe in greater education around this topic and that's why we're working together with a dedicated in-house contentwriter.

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The Divorce Tsunami Among Forty-Somethings: What Is Going On?

Upbringing

The Divorce Tsunami Among Forty-Somethings: What Is Going On?

24 September 2026

Why do so many relationships end in your forties? Discover the unseen impact of divorce on your freedom, family dynamics, and finances.

You're Not My Parent! – Living with Teenagers in a Blended Family

Upbringing

You're Not My Parent! – Living with Teenagers in a Blended Family

17 August 2026

"You're not my mom or dad!" It's a classic line in blended families. Discover how stepparents can find their place, set boundaries, and connect with teenagers who didn't choose them.

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.

Summer Update: New Agenda and Messaging for co-parents

Summer Update: New Agenda and Messaging for co-parents

6 October 2026

Schedules per child, seamless holiday exceptions, and fast messages without mandatory categories. Meet the updated Cofamly Agenda and Messaging.

"I have a new partner." How do you tell your kids without dropping a bomb?

Upbringing

"I have a new partner." How do you tell your kids without dropping a bomb?

8 September 2026

Finding a new partner after divorce is beautiful, but how do you tell your children? Discover practical tips for a gentle first introduction.

Divorced with children: why the childless week is sometimes the least difficult part

Planning

Divorced with children: why the childless week is sometimes the least difficult part

2 September 2026

An honest look at the child-free week after a divorce. Discover how these quiet days offer much-needed rest and space for parents to recharge.

Plusfamily = PLUSchaos

Upbringing

Plusfamily = PLUSchaos

14 August 2026

Starting a blended family brings love, logisitcal puzzles, and a whole extra family. Learn how patience, structure, and humor can turn stepfamily chaos into a warm home.

Co-parenting Tips: Creating One Stable World in Two Homes

Upbringing

Co-parenting Tips: Creating One Stable World in Two Homes

3 August 2026

Co-parenting often feels like a logistical and emotional puzzle. Discover 8 practical tips to transform two separate homes into one safe, stable foundation for your children.

Set realistic boundaries and stick to them

Upbringing

Set realistic boundaries and stick to them

3 August 2026

A divorce severely disrupts a child's sense of stability. When parents drop boundaries out of guilt and fall into the "Disneyland Parent" syndrome, it only heightens the child's anxiety. This article explores why predictability and authoritative parenting provide neurological safety, how to handle 'splitting' dynamics, and how clear structure creates a safe harbor—even within parallel parenting setups.

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.

Learn to be resilient

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.

Choosing between seperated parents

Upbringing

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.

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.

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.

Why should you have a safeword as co-parents

Dialog

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.

How to make the exchange easier

Dialog

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.

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.

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.

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.