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Parenting coordinator

A parenting coordinator is someone who helps parents who have trouble getting along with each other after they have separated or divorced. The parenting coordinator tries to help the parents work together to make important decisions about their children's lives.

This person is kind of like a referee in a game. They're not on one team or the other. They're just there to help make sure the game goes smoothly and everyone is playing fair.

The parenting coordinator might come up with a plan to help the parents communicate better, or help them come to an agreement about things like how often the kids will spend time with each parent or who will make decisions about medical care or education.

They might also help the parents figure out how to deal with any disagreements or problems that come up. The parenting coordinator is there to help make sure the parents are putting the needs of the children first and working together in a positive way.
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