When children are exposed to on-going conflict between their parents, they are at significant risk for social, academic and mental health problems and may experience more difficulty with their own intimate relationships in the long-term. Parenting coordination can help to reduce parents’ conflict and may shield children from exposure to their parents’ disagreements. The parenting coordinator can help parents resolve child-related issues in a timely manner without court involvement and can protect and sustain safe, healthy and meaningful parent-child relationships. Most importantly, the parenting coordinator can help parents focus on the best interests of their children rather than on their anger towards one another.

If you are separated or divorced parent, consider seeking the services of a parenting coordinator with Heft Mediation to help you create a better co-parenting relationship and support your children's well-being.