In this episode, we talk about how to focus on your child's needs during the holidays to avoid conflict and help your child have a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, pleas...

In this episode, we talk about what a parenting coordinator is and how one can help coparents improve communication and reduce conflict. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at <...

In this episode, we talk about separation anxiety for children in separated families, focusing on anxiety related to visitation transfers. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at

In this one-episode break from our current series on Separation Anxiety in children, we replay one of our most popular episodes from 2023. Linda and I discuss a Redit post in which a mother asks for advice about how to communicate with her high...

In this episode, we talk about anxiety in children, from an infant's fear of strange faces to a teenager's fear about fitting in. We distinguish everyday worries from maladaptive anxiety reactions that may require professional intervention.

This week starts our new series on separation anxiety. This is a phrase family law professionals often hear as both a sword and a shield in coparenting conflict. In this series, we'll address what separation anxiety actually is, how to ...

In this episode of our effective discipline series, we discuss how improper discipline can lead to litigation over custody and visitation. We touch on the difference between discipline and abuse, including the damaging effects of corporal punis...

In this episode, we talk with Sol Kennedy, the creator of the Best Interest coparent communication application. We discuss the coparenting challenges Sol faced and how these experiences led to the creation of an AI-powered solution designed to ...

Is spanking an effective discipline tool or an outdated practice that does more harm than good? This week we discuss research from academic journals and refer back to "No Drama Discipline" and "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" to get o...

In this episode, we discuss why and how to build consistency between both coparents’ homes. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at p...

In this episode, we discuss how to have more effective discipline immediately after separation. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at po...

In this episode, we discuss why parenting suffers in the first year after separation and any other time similar stress and upheaval occur. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at...

In this episode we discuss parenting strategies from "No-Drama Discipline" by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. We learn about the difference between the "upstairs brain" and "downstairs brain," and how to shift from punitive measures to tea...

In this episode, we discuss "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" by Dr. John Gottman.You’ll learn some practical insights into helping your kids recognize, understand, manage, and express their emotions effectively, Th...

In this episode, we discuss Joanna Thaber and Julie King's "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and How to Listen So Kids Will Talk," which teaches how acknowledging and validating your child's emotions can lead to greater cooperation and understa...

In this episode, we discuss the parenting techniques presented in the book Parenting with Love and Logic and learn how to offer choices, set firm boundaries, and encourage your kids to experience the ...

In this episode, we give a brief overview of children's developmental stages and needs at each stage. Next week, we'll dive into the book Parenting with Love and Logic. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments...

Do you ever wonder how your parenting style might be shaping your child's future? In this episode, we discuss the impacts of various parenting styles on children's development. We work through the spectrum of parenting styles from helic...

In this episode we give you a preview of the upcoming discipline series and replay one of our more popular episodes, about why transitions are so hard for kids. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, p...

This episode discusses stress indicators in children related to the separation process. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podca...

This episode provides some tips for coparenting when your child is sick or injured. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@copare...

In this episode, we discuss how to create a parenting plan that is child focused and flexible. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at pod...

Happy Father's Day! Some thoughts for fathers who can't see their children this year, fathers who can, and mothers too. Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at

Reconciliation can be a fantastic outcome for separated couples, unless it isn't. How do you tell the difference, and how do you tell the kids?Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at ...

Conflict in coparenting isn't inherently a bad thing—if managed right, it can actually strengthen your partnership. This episode is about turning unhealthy conflict into productive communication. Thanks for listening!  If you have ...