​About The Polaris Parenting Project
Parenting is one of the most meaningful journeys we take — and at times, one of the most overwhelming. When families are navigating transitions, shared parenting, or two-home arrangements, the mix of information, opinions, and emotion can make an already challenging situation feel even harder.
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The Polaris Parenting Project was created to offer something different:
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Guidance that’s clear, research-informed, and practical — written in calm, plain language and centered on the well-being of children.
Polaris Parenting Project
Polaris Parenting Project offers educational information on custody, co-parenting, and related legal and developmental topics. The content on this site is designed to help parents understand common frameworks, research findings, and legal concepts that frequently arise in family law contexts across the United States.
The information provided here is general and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, court procedures, and outcomes vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances. Readers should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to their situation.
This site does not represent any parent or family in legal proceedings, nor does it form an attorney-client relationship with its users. References to research and practice are intended to provide context and understanding, not to prescribe specific actions or strategies.
For more information about our terms, privacy practices, and scope of content, please see the linked pages in the site footer.
What This Site Provides
The Polaris Parenting Project brings together essential resources for parents:
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Research Library
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Summaries of the most relevant and important studies in child development, attachment, transitions, and co-parenting.
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State-by-State Parenting & Custody Guides
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Straightforward, plain-language explanations of parenting laws, best-interest factors, and parental responsibilities.
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Parenting Tools & Practical Support
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Templates, scripts, reintegration guidelines, communication tools, and evidence-based practices designed to bring more stability to two-home families.
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A Balanced, Child-Centered Approach
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Our work is guided by one consistent principle:
Children do best when parents have clear information and a stable plan.
Our Mission
To equip parents with clear, practical, research-informed guidance and tools that reduce conflict, encourage cooperation, and support decisions grounded in what children truly need.
Our Vision
A clearer path for parents, where:
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Evidence-based information is easy to find and understand
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Parents feel informed and confident, not overwhelmed or unsure
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Children benefit from stable routines and meaningful connections in both homes
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Families have direction during some of the most challenging moments of co-parenting
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Polaris exists to provide that clarity — one understandable step at a time.
The hope in creating The Polaris Parenting Project is to help make a difficult process easier. Whether you’re building a parenting plan, learning about your state’s laws, or looking for guidance on communication and co-parenting, the goal is to give you clear, research-informed tools that help you move forward confidently. Every family deserves a stable foundation—and every parent deserves support as they create it.