Resources for Parents

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Navigating separation, divorce and co-parenting can sometimes be overwhelming. Here are a variety of resources including videos, Ted Talks, podcasts, blogs, and articles on a range of topics. Included are the judge’s videos from mediation orientation and parent education classes. Other topics range from how to tell your children about a separation to navigating parental conflict and parent/child contact problems. We hope you find some useful information, insight, or even a glimmer of hope to guide you in your situation.

Co-parenting classes

• Bridging Parental Conflict
• Parenting Beyond Conflict

Co-parenting resources/blogs

• Children and Divorce (from Our Family Wizard)
• High Conflict Institute
• Document

  Parent/Child Contact Problems (2.75 MB)
• Document

  How to Talk to Your Children About Divorce and Separation (232.27 KB)
• Supervised parenting time
• Psychology/Counseling Divorce & Co-parent Resources

• Families with special needs children 

• Exes & Babies  - empowers separated, divorced, and never-married parents with practical tools to build healthier co-parenting relationships. Through coaching, workshops, digital resources, and the Exes & Babies Podcast, we help families reduce conflict, improve communication, and create environments where children can thrive.

Co-Parenting apps

Podcasts

• High Conflict Institute: New Ways for Families
• Coparenting Beyond Conflict podcast
• Exes and Babies Podcast

Parenting plan guides (English/Spanish)

Creating a parenting plan is a crucial step for both you and your children, to establish and maintain a regular routine. While there are common schedules that lots of parents use, there's no one-size-fits-all plan in Multnomah County. We know that all situations are unique, so it’s important to develop a plan that puts your children’s needs first while also taking into account all the schedules involved like school, activities, and work. Keep in mind that parenting plans often need to be updated as your children grow and their needs change. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

• Shared Parenting Schedules (from Our Family Wizard)
• State of Oregon's Parenting Plan Guides
• Planning for Parenting Time: Arizona’s Guide for Parents Living Apart 
• Document

  Birth through Three Guide (2.41 MB)

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• Document

  DEL NACIMIENTO A LOS TRES AÑOS Una Guía para Padres en la Creación de Planes de Crianza para Niños Pequeños (2.32 MB)

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Legal resources

• Multnomah County Legal Resource Center
• Oregon Courts Family Resources
• Oregon State Bar Modest Means Program
• St. Andrew Legal Clinic

Videos (English/Spanish)

How to co-parent as allies, not adversaries

The beautiful, hard work of co-parenting

Successful Co-Parenting A Child's View

Mediation (English)

Mediation (Spanish)

Parent education (English)

Parent education (Spanish)

Moving Forward Safely video