CNN’s Van Jonesis redefining what it means to co-parent in the modern age.
In a statement toPeople, Jones exclaimed, “God is so good!
Most notably, the two share a long-time friendship but are not romantically involved.
Instead, they’ve opted for what Jones describes as a “conscious co-parenting” arrangement.
They first embarked on this platonic parenting journey in 2022 withthe birth of Jones and Zamacona’s baby girl.
With two older children from a previous marriage tohis ex-wife Jana Carter, Jones is no stranger to co-parenting.
Why did Van Jones embrace ‘conscious co-parenting’?
Van Jones' decision to embrace co-parenting with his friend Noemi Zamacona wasn’t made on a whim.
According to Jones, the idea began to take shape during the COVID-19 pandemic, which reshaped his priorities.
“I discovered that my friend Noemi also wanted a baby.
So we decided to join forces and become conscious co-parents,” he explained.
Co-parenting can be a struggle when dealing with the emotional weight of a relationship.
(Just askBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who reportedly struggled to co-parent even before their divorce.)
Their arrangement also reflects a broader trend.
Elective co-parenting, which was common in LGBTQIA+ communities, is now rising among single, heterosexual adults.
