National Parents Organization

06/23/2026

Shared parenting is becoming a defining family issue in American politics. This video highlights how support for equal involvement of both parents is growing, and why leaders in every party should be championing it. Children do best when they can maintain strong, meaningful relationships with both parents after separation or divorce. It’s time for policymakers to put kids first and move beyond old assumptions about custody and parenting roles.

06/23/2026

In Podcast Episode 15 we talk with Author and Coach Naja Hall. She also is the founder of VIPStepmom! We talk about her work teaching empathy, accountability, and emotional intelligence and how she has worked to help families.

Today we talk with author and coach Naja Hall about her experience working with kids and families and her thoughts on shared parenting.She is the founde...

06/23/2026

Shared parenting is no longer a partisan issue. It’s a family issue.

As this article highlights, support for shared parenting continues to grow across the political spectrum, reflecting what research and families have long known: children do better when both parents are involved.

It’s time for leaders in every party to prioritize policies that put children first.

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/fathers-rights-gop-letting-democrats-steal-popular-issue

06/22/2026

False allegations in family court can have devastating effects on lives, relationships, and reputations. It's important to shed light on these issues and advocate for fair treatment. Let's work together to ensure that justice prevails. Check out this informative video from The Law Center

📽️ Description False allegations—especially in family court—aren’t...

06/22/2026

Separation or divorce doesn’t have to mean choosing one parent over the other. National Parents Organization supports moms and dads who want to stay actively involved in their children’s lives after separation. We provide education, advocacy, and resources to help families navigate a system that too often sidelines one parent instead of supporting both.

06/21/2026

Father’s Day is one day on the calendar—but for children, a loving dad shapes every day of their lives. When parents separate, kids don’t stop needing their fathers. National Parents Organization works to ensure that, when it’s safe, children can keep strong, consistent relationships with both parents all year long, not just on holidays. Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2026

National Parents Organization recently brought advocates, researchers, and parents together in New York for an Equal Shared Parenting Conference—focused on one core goal: keeping kids strongly connected to both fit, loving parents when they live apart. In this clip, NPO Chair Don Hubin highlights why shared parenting and why this movement is growing across the country.

06/19/2026

Our children's milestones, from their first steps and words through graduation and weddings, can evoke mixed emotions for parents in a shared parenting dynamic. For those of you struggling to enjoy your child's most recent or upcoming milestone peacefully, here are some friendly reminders from Teresa Harlow.

Graduation season is here! As a parent, you may be experiencing a mix of emotions as you approach your child’s high school graduation. On one hand, you may be excited to shuffle them off to college and regain some time for yourself, especially if you’re about to become an empty nester. It’s ok...

06/18/2026

Every family court story is personal—but the problems are systemic. National Parents Organization works to change the policies, court practices, and cultural assumptions that quietly push one parent out of a child’s life. By focusing on shared parenting, evidence‑based reforms, and public education, we’re working for a future where kids don’t have to ‘choose’ a parent to keep a parent.

06/17/2026

Does Shared Parenting Put Domestic Violence Victims or Children at Risk? It is one of the most common arguments against shared parenting presumptions—but what does the data actually say? National Parents Organization takes a close look at the evidence from Kentucky, Spain, and Ohio, and the findings may surprise you. Far from increasing danger, presumptions of shared parenting have been associated with dramatic reductions in domestic violence and child maltreatment. Policy should be built on facts, not fear—and the facts point clearly in one direction. Learn more at SharedParenting.org.