Photo:Cory Wharton/Instagram
Cory Wharton/Instagram
Cory Whartonis reflecting on his co-parenting skills.
On Wednesday,The Challengestar, 32, posted a carousel of photos tohis Instagramof his blended family on the beach, alongside a lengthy caption about how has learned to co-parent over the years.
Wharton shares daughters Maya Grace, 12 months, and Mila Mae, 3, with girlfriend Taylor Selfridge, 29. He is also dad to daughterRyder, 6, whom he shares with exCheyenne Floyd, 30.
“Co-Parenting 🙌🏽 I get a lot of questions about co-parenting,” Wharton began.
“And I think the biggest thing I can tell people is that every situation is different. But a big part that ppl should realize is that you have to put your personal pride aside, and do what’s best for your child.”
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“REPEAT put your PRIDE ASIDE 🗣️,” he continued. “It’s not always going to be easy but remind yourself that you want what’s best for your child. I can’t stand when parents talk bad about the other parent in front of a child that only brings negative energy into the situation and confusion for the kid.”
“But trust me I get it we are all human and it’s not easy at all,” he concluded.
“Maya Grace Wharton Happy Birthday 🎂🎈!!!,” he began the post’s caption. “I know most people say time flies, but with you time slowed down. You’ve shown me so many things about myself, and put so many things into perspective.”
Maya underwentopen-heart surgeryin January, with Wharton posting an update onInstagramshortly thereafter, writing “I have some GOOD news to tell you all. WE finally got released from the hospital ❤️🙏🏽.”
He continued, “I’m so thankful these past two weeks have been very up-and-down and have felt like a nightmare at times. But I always try to stay positive and being at the Children’s Hospital for two weeks & seeing some families who have been up there for months or years and some maybe won’t leave the hospital. I’m very thankful that we got released today.🙏🏽❤️.”
source: people.com
