Blog posts from July 2019

Co-parenting across the globe

Co-parenting, sometimes referred to as platonic parenting or parenting partnerships, is a growing phenomenon where individuals start their family outside of romantic relationships. However, until now there has been no research looking at family relationships and child wellbeing in these families. This study therefore aims to increase understanding of parents and children in this new family form, provide co-parenting families with a chance to learn about other families in similar situations and inform policy and practice.