Challenges and Strengths in Nonresidential Parenting Following Divorce

Parenting after divorce is challenging under the best of circumstances. The situation is even more difficult for the nonresidential parent who lives apart from the child and can be compounded when the nonresidential parent and child live long distances from one another. This qualitative study of 36 nonresidential parents living 50 or more miles from their children reveals the challenges and strengths of parenting in this unique situation from the parents' perspective. The experiences of these parents provide parent educators, counselors, and others with information on how they can better assist families of divorce.