Co-Parenting Advice
How to reply to a hostile message from your ex
Your phone buzzes. It's a message from your ex, and it's angry, accusing or just plain nasty. Your heart rate jumps and you want to fire back. Stop. How you reply in the next few minutes can affect your co-parenting relationship, your wellbeing and, if things go to...
Parallel parenting: what it is and when it helps
The usual advice for separated parents is to work together as a team. But what if every conversation turns into an argument? For some families, parallel parenting is a more realistic way to protect children from conflict. What is parallel parenting? Parallel parenting...
How to split child costs fairly after separation
Money is one of the most common causes of conflict between separated parents. Who pays for the school shoes? What about the football club, the school trip or the new phone? Agreeing how to share costs early saves a lot of arguments later. Child maintenance and extra...
Parenting plan template UK: what to include
A parenting plan is a written agreement between separated parents about how you'll care for your children. It isn't a court order, but it can prevent misunderstandings, reduce arguments and give your children a routine they can rely on. Why have a parenting plan?...
How to co-parent with someone who won’t communicate
You send a message about pick-up times. Nothing. You ask about a school trip. Silence. Co-parenting with someone who won't communicate is one of the most draining parts of separation, and it often leaves you feeling powerless. You can't make your ex reply. But you can...
Why Chlikk CoParenting is Different To Other Apps
BLOG Why Chlikk CoParenting is DifferentCo-parenting tools are not new. But until now, very few have truly reflected the emotional, practical, and legal realities that separated parents face every day. Chlikk CoParenting is built for real co-parents navigating real...
Top 10 Tips to Co-Parent Effectively
BLOG Top 10 Tips to Co-Parent EffectivelyA calm, confident guide for separated parents. Co-parenting after separation is rarely easy, but with the right mindset and structure, it can become predictable, stable, and far less stressful. When communication stays calm and...
Best Ways to Talk to Your Co-Parent
BLOG Best Ways to Talk to Your Co-ParentTalking to your co-parent isn’t always easy, especially when emotions from the past still linger. But how you communicate can shape your entire co-parenting experience, from daily logistics to your child’s sense of stability....
How to Create a Co-Parenting Plan
BLOG Create a Co-Parenting Plan That WorksWhen parents separate, emotions can run high, but everyone benefits from clarity. A clear co-parenting plan reduces uncertainty, prevents unnecessary conflict, and gives your child stability across two homes. With the right...
The Ins & Outs of Co-Parenting
BLOG The Ins & Outs of Co-ParentingWhether you are newly separated or years into a shared-care arrangement, understanding both the practical and emotional sides of co-parenting can make all the difference. At Chlikk CoParenting, we believe that raising happy...
5 Ways to Make Co-Parenting Easier
BLOG 5 Ways to Make Co-Parenting EasierCo-parenting isn’t something anyone dreams about when starting a family, but for millions of parents it becomes an essential part of raising happy, healthy kids after separation. With a few consistent strategies, co-parenting can...