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How co-parenting moms help their kids celebrate dad on Father's Day

When two parents separately manage the affairs of one child, or sometimes more, it presents challenges, typically ranging from not getting along with the ex-partner to feeling you're handling the responsibilities of caring for the child by yourself.

One challenge could be figuring out the holidays, especially the ones like Father's Day, when you're supposed to celebrate the other parent.

So what's it like for moms in co-parenting relationships to help their child celebrate dad on Father's Day?

For Bianca Armstrong, 36, who's been co-parenting with her ex for 15 years, it starts with "having an understanding"

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