150+ Best Inspiring Co-Parenting Quotes

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Ending a marriage is hard, especially when children are involved. Children are the ones who bear the brunt of divorce the most, and raising them in a peaceful and harmonious environment is vital for their future. We have compiled some co-parenting quotes that will give you an idea about how to take care of the children after divorce. It is your responsibility to give your child the best life and never make them feel alone or lost amongst separated parents. You should have open communication with your ex-partner and work out ways to raise your children better. Read on as we dig deep into the topic!

150+ Best Inspiring Co-Parenting Quotes

Co-parenting is the road less traveled. It comprises highs, lows and can be wild at times. The rewards that this role gives you are worth the patience. So, read these co-parent quotes and enjoy your journey.

1. “Parents need to make peaceful co-parenting a real goal because the emotional wounds caused in the heart of a child can last a lifetime.”
2. “Though we are broken, but, we can still show the world that broken is beautiful by co-parenting our child”
3. “Co-parenting is beautiful; it is a commitment to show you, you are still a part of my life and my kid’s.”

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4. “But at the end of the day, we’ve got a great kid who’s got two parents who love him very much. And we’re finding a way to navigate this while still remaining friends and still being kind to one another.” –  Chris Pratt
5. “The best, most mature co-parents will tell their therapist– and not their child – how much the other parent sucks.” –  Hayley Gallagher
6. “The secret to blending families is… There is no secret. It’s scary and awesome and ragged and perfect and always changing. Love and laugh hard, try again tomorrow, but that’s life advice, right?” –  Mir Kamin
7. “The blended family isn’t just an ordinary family times two. It’s a special kind of family with special needs.” – Maxine Marsolin
8. “I’m really fortunate because my ex and I are very good friends and I talk to him every day. Our daughter is growing up, seeing two people who care about each other.” – Angela Kinsey

9. “The romance that we had is over but the bond we have between our kids shall remain till eternity.”
10. “It’s about prioritizing. Just take it one step at a time. Do the best you can. I’m a mom and I have two husbands—an ex-husband and a next husband. It’s a blended family and it’s very hard to keep things together, but we’re happy and we live in love.” – Kimora Lee Simmons
11. “Think of it as an important business project; you don’t always love the person that you’re working with, but you work together to get the project done. Co-parents need to adopt this same business model when co-parenting their child” –  Kela Price
12. “Your child comes first. That’s all. It’s all about that. He comes first and you have to get past your own egos and you never talk bad about each other.” – Idina Menzel

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13. “We decided as a family it was the right decision for Flynn, so Orlando and I both relocated and we live five minutes from each other… Everything revolves around my son and his welfare.” – Miranda Kerr
14. “Stepparents are not around to replace a biological parent, rather augment a child’s life experience.” –  Azriel Johnson
15. “Our children are the best gift that I have ever received from you and let’s co-parent them with love, care and honor.”
16. “Families don’t have to match. You don’t have to look like someone else to love them.” – Leigh Anne Tuohy
17. “Some days co-parenting is hard and some days it is easy but on any day, it is not worth giving up.”
18. “Stepfamily households do not begin and end at the front door.” – Patricia L. Papernow
19. “If you love your child more than you hate your ex, you can solve most co-parenting” – Helen Fried
20. “There is no such thing as a ‘broken family.’ Family is family, and is not determined by marriage certificates, divorce papers, or adoption documents.” – C JoyBell
21. “Your children need your presence more than your presents.” – Jesse Jackson

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22. “Today, our relationship might be different but our goals for our children are still the same.”
23. “Co-parenting involves discussing with each other, not seeking permission, to ensure a consistent upbringing for your child.”
24. “In co-parenting, your children’s happiness should always be the central focus.”
25. “Co-parenting is prioritizing your child’s happiness over compromising on their well-being.”
26. “When parents stand united in their approach, it prevents confusion and benefits their children.”
27. “Effective communication in co-parenting is the key that unlocks understanding and cooperation.”
28. “Children require the presence of both parents, as it’s about them, not the parents themselves.”
29. “Co-parenting is about making the best out of a challenging circumstance.”
30. “Even when physically apart, children act as a bond that connects a mother and father.”
31. “Divorce marks the end of a marriage, not the family’s connection.”
32. “Co-parenting is a commitment that requires dedication, not just convenience.”
33. “Raising resilient children necessitates the strength of both parents.”
34. “Co-parenting is about discovering common ground rather than taking opposing positions.”
35. “Allow your love for your children to drive your commitment to successful co-parenting.”
36. “Children thrive best in environments characterized by love and consistency.”
37. “Investing effort in good co-parenting is an investment in your child’s future.”
38. “Co-parenting is about moving forward without erasing the past.”
39. “Don’t let your distinctions overshadow the shared love you have for your children.”
40. “In co-parenting, perfection is not the goal; being present and involved is.”
41. “Navigating uncharted waters together is the essence of the co-parenting journey.”
42. “Every day presents an opportunity to excel as a co-parent and provide the best for your child.”
43. “Co-parenting is a collaborative effort fueled by love.”
44. “Even when residing in different homes, we can present a united front.”
45. “Children deserve parents who cooperate rather than engage in conflict.”
46. “Let love be the shared language between our households.”
47. “In co-parenting, we elevate ourselves by supporting one another.”
48. “The most effective co-parenting occurs when both parents choose to prioritize their children’s needs as responsible adults.”
49. “Successful co-parenting results from a mutual love for our children, not from sharing genetic ties.”
50. “Don’t just co-parent; foster love and nurture together.”
51. “Parenting as a team is a harmonious blend of your unique strengths.”
52. “Co-parenting is dedicated to ensuring that our children feel secure and cherished in both homes.”
53. “The most valuable treasures we share are our children’s hearts.”
54. “Through co-parenting, we demonstrate to our children the significance of love and compromise.”
55. “In co-parenting, it’s not about winning battles but about securing our children’s happiness.”
56. “Co-parenting is an investment in our children’s forthcoming.”
57. “Although physically separated, we remain eternally connected in our children’s hearts.”

Happy Co-Parenting Quotes

Working together with your ex-partner might be emotionally draining, but when you see the overall impact of co-parenting on your child, you will know that the compromises and sacrifices you have made were worth the effort. These happy co-parenting quotes will give you the boost that you have been seeking.

58. “It is better to have two happy homes than one miserable house.”
59. “The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other.” –  Richard Bach
60. “We couldn’t create a happy future for us, but at least let us create a happy and a healthy future for our child.”
61. “Let’s raise our child together in harmony, rather than making them choose which parent to pick.”
62. “Remember, children are like mirrors. Whatever we do and speak, make sure that we are a good reflection for them.”
63. “We do bedtime every day. We felt like as much togetherness as possible would be ideal, and fortunately, we really love each other and are best friends, and so that works.” – Sienna Miller
64. “We might not be able to solve the problemsfrom the past; but we can learn today and create a happier future for our child.”
65. “Marriage binds us for a little while, but our children keep us together as a family for life.”
66. “Our separation might be a tragedy in our lives but let’s not teach our child wrong things about love.”
67. “We both realise that we’re parents and we’re in it for our kid, and that’s made it really easy.” – Pete Wentz
68. “Let’s keep the differences aside and come together so that we can create a happy and a stable life for our child.”
69. “We might have made a mess but let’s clean it up and show our child how a team should work.”
70. “We will be able to fix the troubles and the shortcomings through our journey of co-parenting.”
71.  “At the end of the day, you’ve got to be a little selfless. You have to say “It’s not about us. This didn’t work out quite how we wanted it to, but look at the amazing blessing that we have in these wonderful children. So you kind a put everything else to the side and really focus.” – Nick Cannon
72. “Being a co-parent with your ex would just show the world that we were mature enough to understand that we were not meant to be together.”
73. “There is no such thing as the perfect parent so just be the real one.” – Sue Atkins
74. “Let’s co-parent with respect and dignity. Let’s support our child financially and emotionally, because that is what our child needs the most.”

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75. “Parenting is not a competition. Rather, it is a combination of teamwork, respect and honor.”
76. “The best thing that we can do to our child is to show them your acceptance and appreciation, show them you love them and let them be loved by as many people as possible.”
77. “It’s a collaboration of parents doing what is best for the child regardless of their situation or feelings for one another.” – Mediavine
78. “A child requires the love, care, support, and guidance of both the parents for a happy and stable life.”
79.  “The only thing a child needs is the love and encouragement of the family, so, let’s come together and shower them with that.”
80. “A child that is respected in the present, will become respectful in the future.”
81. “In co-parenting, we both have the power to shape our children’s life stories.”
82. “Co-parenting is dedicated to building joyful memories rather than sorrowful ones.”
83. “Every act of kindness in co-parenting lays the foundation for our child’s future.”
84. “Co-parenting is similar to navigating uncharted waters together, guided by our love for our children.”
85. “Allow your child to love you both.”
86. “Co-parenting isn’t solely about custody; it’s about jointly pursuing our children’s dreams.”
87. “I have had to learn to love you differently because I could never hate a person who my children are made up of.”
88. “There were times where we never thought we could see eye to eye, so I’m proud of how we have landed in a place of positive co-parenting.”
89. “Our love for our children serves as the anchor in co-parenting, grounding us in our shared purpose.”
90. “Let’s raise our child together rather than making them choose which parent to pick.”
91. “Shared parenting allies, not enemies! We should be on the same side, working together, doing the best for our kids, despite our differences.”
92. “Though the chapters of co-parenting may seem distinct, they are bound together by the narrative of our children.”
93. “Our children are our universe, and we look forward to living the rest of our lives with them as the first priority.” – Drew Barrymore
94. “Our children act as our guiding compass throughout this co-parenting journey.”
95. “Co-parenting involves communicating with our children through a shared language of love.”
96. “It can be an incredibly positive experience for a child to witness two people who are able to co-parent with respect and healthy communication.”
97. “Co-parenting can be difficult, but if the two parents continue to communicate openly and honestly, that builds trust, which makes co-parenting easier for everyone.”
98. “Co-parenting is the bridge we construct with love, enabling our children to move freely between us.”
99. “Never make your children feel scared to ask about the people they love.”
100. “Our co-parenting relationship is a beautiful mess, but it is ours.”

Positive Co-Parenting Quotes

Optimism may help you overcome any challenges in life, and co-parenting is no exception. Maintaining a healthy level of friendship, fairness, and openness is required for co-parenting to work. This section consists of the best co-parenting quotes that will help you remain positive and hopeful during this process.

101. “A family stitched together with love and empathy seldom unravels.”
102. “Co-parenting. It’s not a competition between two homes. It’s a collaboration of parents doing what is best for the kids.” – Heather Hetchler
103. “I’m grateful that being a stepmom has taught me that there is no shame in admitting you don’t have it together all the time.” – Jamie Scrimgeour
104. “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” – Frederick Douglass
105. “The greatest thing a father can do for his children is to respect the woman that gave birth to his child. It is because of her that you have the greatest treasures in your life. You may have moved on, but your children have not. If you can’t be her soulmate, then at least be thoughtful. Whom your children love should always be someone that you acknowledge with kindness. Your children notice everything and will follow your example.” – Shannon L. Alder
106. “There will always be steps you can take toward unity in your blended family. You will make—one step at a time!” –  Donna Houpe
107. “The sign of a great parent is not the behavior of the children, the sign of a truly great parent is the parent’s behavior.” – Andy Smithson
108. “The best security blanket a child can have is parents who respect each other.” – Jane Blaustone
109. “Think of it as an important business project; you don’t always love the person that you’re working with, but you work together to get the project done. Co-parents need to adopt this same business model when co-parenting their child” – Kela Price
110. “A family portrait is only complete with love to fill its frame.” – Wes Fesler
111. “Any man can help make a child, but it takes a special man to help raise a child.” –  Tony Gaskins
112. “Remember you are not managing an inconvenience. You are raising a human being.” – Kittie Frantz
113. “Anything is possible when you have the right people to support you.” –  Misty Copeland
114. “You have to get to that point as a divorced parent, as any parent, where you’re not putting yourself first. You want the kids’ experience to be its own and not like, ‘Well, I need to have my time!’ We have been very good about that.” – Ryan Phillippe
115. “Effective parenting has nothing to do with pointing out our faults and everything to do with working out solutions.” – R. Knost
116. “Parents are the ultimate role models for child Every word, every movement, and action affects. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than a parent.” – Bob Keeshan
117. “Sharing a healthy, understanding, and positive co-parenting relationship, which is based on mutual trust is nothing short of a gift.”

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118. “I’m very fortunate because we’re committed to co-parenting our children together.” – Elle Macpherson
119. “Live one day at a time(or one moment, if you have to). Blend little by little and celebrate even the smallest breakthrough.” –  Andi Parker-Kimbrough
120. “This is probably one of the most difficult challenges any parent could face – learning to love the other parent enough to make their children first.” – Iyanla Vanzant
121. “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to child’s success is the positive involvement of the parents.” – Jane D. Hull
122. “Kids need parents, not a part-time visitor with a checkbook.”
123. “Make a positive difference in your children’s lives. Act and speak about your co-parent with respect and integrity.” –  Allison Pescosolido
124. “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” – Robert Fulghum
125. “Co-parenting is a way to grab responsibilitiesand raise your children to be better people.”
126. “Instead of raising children who turn out okay despite their childhood, let’s raise children who turn out extraordinary because of their child” – L.R. Knost
127. “Co-parents need to suck it up and become a collaborative team for the sake of the child.” – Sherrill Ellsworth
128. “I find co-parenting really easy. Scott and I communicate all the time. You have to keep discussing what’s going on because as the children grow older, the rules need to be renegotiated.” – Kourtney Kardashian
129. “You have to get to that point as a divorced parent, as any parent, where you’re not putting yourself first. You want the kids’ experience to be its own and not like, ‘Well, I need to have my time!’ We have been very good about that.” – Ryan Phillippe
130. “I have pictures up of me and Wiz in our son’s room so he can always come in and see us being happy together. We try to have family days with him, even though we’re not together. Kids want to see their parents together and if you can’t be together in a relationship, you’ve got to come together as friends for your baby.” – Amber Rose
131. “The more co-parents communicate with one another about the children, the less likely for small issues to grow into major problems.”
132. “Divorce and separation is a reality for millions of families. CO-parenting is a beautiful response that puts kids first.”
133. “Co-parenting is finding that happy balance can take months if not years to find, and sometimes for some families, they never agree on anything. The main focus should be on children, their wellbeing, and happiness.”
134. “When faced with a co-parent, commit to nurturing, not harming.”
135. “The sign of a great parent is not the behavior of the children, the sign of a truly great parent is the behavior of the parent.” – Andy Smithson
136. “How do you co-parent successfully after a difficult break-up? By loving your child more than you hate your ex. Support co-parenting. Your child will thank you for it.”
137. “Co-parenting resembles synchronized swimming, where our movements may vary, but we always stay in harmony for our children.”
138. “While we may inhabit separate worlds, our love in co-parenting forms a universe dedicated to our children.”
139. “Co-parenting is our way of conveying to our children, ‘Though we may not be together, we are forever here for you.'”
140. “Co-parenting can be difficult, but if two parents continue to have open and honest communication, that builds trust, which makes co-parenting easier for everyone.”
141. “Allow your children to be children. Don’t force them to choose between mummy and daddy.”
142. “Our co-parenting journey can be likened to tending a garden. We may nurture it separately, but the blooms are always the same—our children.”
143. “Children are not possessions. You don’t ‘allow’ the father/mother extra time. When you say things like that, you imply that you think of your children as things, not humans.”
144. “Our co-parenting journey resembles a book composed of distinct chapters, yet the overarching narrative always revolves around our children.”
145. “Co-parenting is the skill of managing our differences and crafting a well-balanced life for our children.”
146. “Children do not care about child support, who was married to whom, or why you don’t like each other. They are children; they care that their parents show up. That when there is a Christmas recital, and they peek through the curtains, all of the people they love are there, without fighting for the best interest of the child.” – Jessica James
147. “Our co-parenting journey stands as proof that love can transcend all boundaries, even those that separate us physically.”
148. “Children deserve both parents. They deserve to know that their parents respect each other if nothing else. So that really helps me set the standard of how I try and behave.” – Jewel Kilcher
149. “Life may have directed us along separate paths, but we made the conscious choice to walk them together for the sake of our precious creations.”
150. “When we co-parent, we are not erasing history, but rather authoring a fresh chapter filled with love, growth, and shared parenting adventures.”
151. “Our co-parenting journey resembles a road trip with divergent routes, but the ultimate destination remains constant: a joyful and well-adjusted child.”

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Infographic: Thought-Provoking Co-Parenting Quotes

Co-parenting, a word that is more about the children than the parents, requires mutual contribution and coordination for the children’s happiness. Therefore, if you are co-parenting or considering the idea, reading these quotes can help you understand the bigger picture and move past the differences to give your child(ren) the best life.

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