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Houri Elmayan successfully co-parents her 'bonus son' with husband Christian Malholm, and the couple also share a daughter. Photo: Houri Elmayan
Houri Elmayan successfully co-parents her 'bonus son' with husband Christian Malholm, and the couple also share a daughter. Photo: Houri Elmayan
Successful co-parenting tips: 'The children always come first'
Communication, flexibility, practicality, empathy and perhaps an app can help with the challenges co-parenting presents