Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/JZg4RHaNxd4There’s a widely misunderstood belief that children can choose which coparent to live with once they turn 12. But the reality is ...

Watch this episode on YouTube:  Mindfulness is a powerful tool for navigating high-conflict coparenting dynamics. In this episode, we talk with Karen Kranbuehl — a licensed clinical social worker and attorney — about...

Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-miVOo1A5NwDiscipline done wrong can destroy your relationship with your child—and even land you in court. In this episode, we break down 8 common discipline mistakes that cost parents...

Watch this episode on YoutubeStruggling with a high-conflict coparent?You’re not alone. But while conflict in coparenting might be unavoidable it doesn't have to be destructive — t...

Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/wtOVdWh5RLQAre you tired of unnecessary conflicts and misunderstandings with your coparent? Mindreading can be a major relationship killer, ...

Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/u2y48WhgMdIIs the Right of First Refusal good for your parenting plan—or a source of unnecessary conflict?In this e...

Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/lqVKHHxQQaYUnnecessary communication is one of the worst unforced errors in coparenting. Learn what necessary coparenting communi...

Watch this episode on YouTube  This week a tornado hit our home. And I got COVID. I was reminded how fragile our window of tolerance can be when life throws everything a...

Watch this episode on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/qRtXCKc3qOIAre you struggling to connect with your child during emotional meltdowns?Feel like nothing you say helps them calm down or un...

Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/XYotWpy3HW4Why do kids suddenly explode with emotion—or completely shut down? In this episode, we look at how Dr. Dan Siegel’s Window of Tol...

Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/QuwvHKor6L0?si=zvsuBaVrrZ86Q8GBAre you struggling to connect with your child after a divorce or separation? Do you feel ...

Coparenting is challenging, but what truly matters for your child's well-being? In this video, we break down Dr. Emery’s adaptation of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for children in two homes. We’ll discuss what matters more than simply having two...

Have you ever reacted to your child in a way that surprised you? Do you sometimes feel frustrated with how you parent? The answer might lie in something deeply ingrained—your internal working model.In this video, we explore:🔹 ...

Have you ever wondered about kids whose behaviors don't neatly fit into traditional attachment theory categories? Those are the "unclassifiable" children first observed by Mary Ainsworth during her "Strange Situation" tests. This video looks at...

Have you ever wondered how your child truly sees you—not just on the surface, but deep down? The way you interact with them forms their inner working model—a blueprint that shapes their future relationships, self-worth, and emotional wel...

Watch this episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/YwBdKE9cSOUDo you ever worry about whether your child feels secure with you—or with your coparent? You're not alone. While there isn’t a sim...

Attachment isn’t just about emotions—it’s a survival strategy wired into our DNA. From the moment we’re born, we rely on our caregivers to shape how we connect with the world. But how does this work? And what happens when those connections brea...

Your baby’s brain develops at an astonishing rate during the first two years of life, and two powerful forces are at play: genetics and experiences. We discuss how these factors work together to shape your baby’s brain architecture and how toxi...

This is Episode 2 in our Raising Emotionally Resilient Children series. In this episode we dig into the epigenetic effects of stressors on children during pregnancy. We discuss: The Diathesis-Stress Mode...

This is Episode 1 of our Raising Emotionally Resilient Children series. In this episode we give an overview of how the emotional brain develops, based on the work of Dr. Allan Schore. Next week, we'll get into the details of how the bra...

This week we introduce our new series, Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids. This series is designed to help you better understand your child’s emotional development so you can support them in becoming resilient, emotionally intellig...

This week is the last in our holiday replay series.  Next week, I'll introduce our new series on the development of children's emotional brain, attachment, and what that all means for coparents.  The replay this week is part 2...

This week we begin a replay of our two-episode conversation with Brad Baldridge.Brad Baldridge, CFP®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late-stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of...

This week we conclude the replay of our conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor Jaime Vogt about Extended Forensic Evaluations (EFE). In this episode, Jaime discusses in detail the process she uses to conduct an EFE.Jaime is a...

This week we continue our end of year replay of some of the interview episodes that aired over the past two years. This episode is Part 1 of a two-part conversation about extended forensic evaluations with Jaime Vogt. ...