Parental alienation happens when a parent uses accusations, lies and misinformation to put a wall between the child and the other parent after separation or divorce. Doing so could potentially harm the child's relationship with the other parent. The child could also...
Parental Alienation
How can you prove parental alienation?
Parents take numerous measures to maintain a healthy and positive relationship with their children. Unfortunately for victims of parental alienation, a parent’s relationship with their child often suffers damage. And if no action is taken, it can permanently break the...
When co-parenting becomes counter-parenting
Counter-parenting, unlike co-parenting, is when your former spouse takes actions that undermine your relationship with your kids. This can be an extremely damaging situation and highly painful for you and your kids. Child caught in the crossfire Counter-parenting is...
5 signs of maternal gatekeeping
Mothers naturally feel protective of their children and frequently feel pressure to provide the best care possible. This may sometimes lead to a phenomenon called maternal gatekeeping, where the mother does not want anybody else to look after the child. It may...
The effects of parental alienation on children
It is easy to mistake a child’s hateful behavior and remarks as part of their rebellious stage of growing up. However, this behavior can be parental alienation. If not immediately acted upon, it could lead to severe consequences that could be irreparable. Knowing the...
Signs of parental alienation you might not notice
Misunderstandings between parent and child are a normal occurrence in a parental relationship. However, if a child is irrationally rejecting a parent to the point of false accusations and unjustified hateful charges, it is already a cause for concern. Moreover, it can...
Dealing with parental alienation in Michigan
Divorce can be emotionally trying and unfortunately, sometimes children get the worst of it. When there is a child involved and the custody and visitation agreement has been worked out, in theory, the parents stick to what they are supposed to do with regard to their...
Children can become casualties of a weaponized divorce
Holding your children for the first time is life-changing, and it can bring parents closer together. Life rarely works out the way we plan, and unfortunately, parents sometimes divorce. Sadly, children can get caught in the middle when a spouse weaponizes the divorce...
Watch out for parental alienation during the holidays
The holiday season can be difficult for co-parents. Even if you have a good relationship with your co-parent throughout the rest of the year, everyone gets a little more emotional during the holiday season, and this can lead to parental alienation. Common reasons for...
Dealing with parental alienation from your ex-spouse and child?
If you are divorced and living apart from your child, the situation must be challenging. Having to juggle your schedule as well as the schedule of your child can be challenging and you probably have to put a lot of effort into making it work so that your child's best...