Parenting Coordination
Parenting Coordination is a child-focused process designed to help separated or divorced parents reduce conflict and make effective decisions about their children. When communication breaks down or disagreements become ongoing, a Parenting Coordinator serves as a neutral professional who helps parents stay focused on what matters most—the well-being of their children.
“Co-parenting is a collaboration of parents doing what is best for the child regardless of the situation or their feelings towards one another.” --- Mediavine
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
A Parenting Coordinator (PC) is a trained neutral third party—often appointed by the court or agreed upon by both parents—who assists in implementing and managing parenting plans. The PC helps parents resolve disputes, improve communication, and maintain a stable, consistent environment for their children.
How Parenting Coordination Helps
High-conflict co-parenting can place significant stress on children and interfere with their emotional development. Parenting Coordination helps by:
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Reducing conflict between parents
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Improving communication and cooperation
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Clarifying and enforcing parenting agreements
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Assisting with day-to-day parenting disputes
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Supporting timely decision-making
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Keeping children out of parental disagreements
Common Issues Addressed
A Parenting Coordinator can help resolve concerns such as:
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Parenting schedules and transitions
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School and extracurricular decisions
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Medical and mental health care choices
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Communication difficulties between parents
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Holiday and vacation planning
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Behavioral and disciplinary consistency
The Process
Parenting Coordination typically involves structured meetings (in person or virtual), ongoing communication support, and, when appropriate, recommendations to help move parents forward. The process is practical, solution-focused, and tailored to each family's needs.
Benefits for Families
By minimizing conflict and providing a structured framework for decision-making, Parenting Coordination helps:
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Create consistency and predictability for children
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Reduce stress for both parents
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Improve long-term co-parenting relationships
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Support healthier emotional outcomes for children
Why Choose Sherry?
Sherry is dedicated to supporting healthy families and relationships. That is why she brings a very honest approach to her PC sessions to enable the participants to gain a new perspective and to make positive, lasting changes for the betterment of themselves and their families. Sherry is not afraid to discuss the cary or difficult topics that will enable parents to become better communicators and more effective co-parents for their children.