
Coparent Academy Podcast
Lifechanging Coparenting
Episodes
173 episodes
#173 - Why Does Your Kid Act Differently with Your Ex?
Watch this episode on YouTube.You and your coparent have the same child... but you're raising two different kids. It's a maddening reality for millions of divorced parents, leading to blame and ...
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#172 - Are You Winning Custody But Losing Your Child?
Watch this episode on YouTubeAre you winning parenting time but losing your child's heart? Many co-parents fall into the "Scoreboard Mentality"—fighting for what's "fair" instead of what builds ...
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#171 - How To Validate Your Child But Not Trash Your Coparent
Watch this episode on YouTube.A popular coparenting Instagram creator has given parents a script for when their child complains about the other parent. It’s a common problem, but is their advice...
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#170 - Supervised Visitation: Is "Free" Actually More Expensive?
Watch this episode on YouTube. Forced to have supervised visits with your kids? You're facing a choice: use a friend/family member for free, or pay a professional.The ans...
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#169 - High Conflict Coparenting? Try the FACTS Only approach
Watch this episode on YouTube.Are your coparenting conversations endless, draining, and unproductive? You're not alone. In this video, discover the "FACTS Only" communication tool – a simple, ef...
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#168 - Is Children's Church Indoctrination? A Divorced Dad's Dilemma
Watch this episode on Youtube. Are you a parent navigating different religious beliefs in your household, or worried about your child's exposure to a coparent's faith? This episode is for y...
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#167 - Is it Too Soon for My Coparent to Have Overnights?
Watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode, we answer a question posed by a mother who is concerned the child is moving to overnights with the father too quickly. The court has approved...
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#166 - The Smart Coparent's Secret: Investing in Trust, Not Conflict
Watch this episode on YouTubeAre you tired of the constant battles and high "transaction costs" in your co-parenting relationship? This episode dives deep into how cooperation, trust, and emp...
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#165 - Beyond Conflict: Finding Compromise in Coparenting
Watch this video on YouTube.Making coparenting decisions can feel like a minefield, especially when you need to find common ground. In this video, we discuss practical strategies for successful ...
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#164 - The Dangers of Rushing Into Reconciliation Therapy
Watch this episode on Youtube.Reconciliation therapy offers a path parents and estranged children to reconnect, but it's not without significant risks. Many parents assume there's nothing to los...
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#163 - Is $200 Per Child Enough for Child Support?
Watch this episode on YouTube.What is child support really for? When a parent pays a set amount each month, does that cover every single expense for the children, including s...
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#162 - How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Coparent
Watch this episode on YouTube.Having tough conversations with your coparent can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions run high or past conflict clouds your judgment. In this video a family...
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#161 - Can A 12 Year Old Decide Which Parent to Live With?
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 ...
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#160 - Why Coparents Should Care About Mindfulness
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...
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#159 - 8 Discipline Mistakes That Can Land You in Court
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...
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#158 - Do You Know Why You're Mad at Your Coparent?
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...
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#157 - 8 Reasons Not to Mindread Your Coparent
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, ...
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#156 - Is the Right of First Refusal Hurting Your Child?
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...
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#155 - Are You Overcommunicating with Your Coparent?
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lqVKHHxQQaYUnnecessary communication is one of the worst unforced errors in coparenting. Learn what necessary coparenting communi...
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#154 - Outside My Window of Tolerance
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...
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#153 - How to Calm Your Upset Child
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...
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#152 - How to Understand Your Child's Window of Tolerance
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...
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#151 - How to Reconnect with your Child
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 ...
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#150 - Hierarchy of Needs for Kids in Two Homes
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...
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