Parent Coordination: Support for High-Conflict Co-Parents

Co-parenting after separation or divorce isn’t easy — especially when communication breaks down or conflict keeps returning. Parenting Coordination is a valuable tool for high-conflict co-parents who need help making decisions peacefully, staying child-focused, and avoiding repeated court battles.

At New Direction Counseling and Consulting, we offer Parenting Coordination services across Louisiana to help families reduce stress and protect children from unnecessary tension.

What Does a Parenting Coordinator Do?

A Parenting Coordinator is a neutral mental health professional or attorney appointed by the court (or agreed on by parents) to:

✅ Mediate day-to-day parenting disagreements

✅ Clarify and implement parenting plans

✅ Improve co-parent communication

✅ Make minor decisions when parents cannot agree

✅ Keep the child’s best interest front and center

The Parenting Coordinator doesn’t replace your lawyer or judge — instead, they help you solve conflicts faster and more calmly than returning to court each time.

Tips for Successful Parenting Coordination

If you’ve been ordered to work with a Parenting Coordinator, or are considering it, here are some ways to make the process work for you:

• Stay respectful. Communicate calmly, even when you disagree.

• Follow through. Stick to parenting plans and agreements.

• Keep children out of adult conflicts. Talk privately about issues.

• Focus on solutions. Be flexible and child-focused, not stuck in blame.

  

  
  

Peaceful Co-Parenting Starts Here

Parenting Coordination can ease your co-parenting journey, reduce stress, and help your children thrive despite family changes. Our licensed Parenting Coordinators serve Prairieville, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and surrounding Louisiana communities — with virtual options available too.

👉 Ready to get support? Let's Connect: Email me Danielle@NewDirectionCounselingandConsulting.com