Making Long Distance Parenting Work Every Day

Navigating the ups and downs of long distance parenting is probably one of the toughest challenges any parent can face. Whether you're miles apart because of a new job, military deployment, or a co-parenting arrangement after a split, that physical gap can feel like a mountain. It's not just about missing the big milestones like birthdays or school plays; it's often the little things that sting the most—not being there to fix a bowl of cereal or hear about a playground argument right when it happens. ...

February 22, 2026 · 6 min · Tener Ashbaugh