Coparent Academy Podcast
Lifechanging Coparenting
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125 episodes since 2022
#125 - Building Consistency Between Both Homes
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...
September 16, 2024
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40:41
#124 - Effective Discipline Immediately After Separation
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...
September 09, 2024
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20:07
#123 - Why Parenting Suffers After Separation
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...
September 02, 2024
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16:26
#122 - No Drama Discipline
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...
August 26, 2024
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21:41
#121 - Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
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...
August 19, 2024
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32:10
#120 - How to Talk So Kids Will Listen
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...
August 12, 2024
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32:01
#119 - Parenting with Love and Logic
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 ...
August 05, 2024
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13:13
#118 - A Brief Look at Children's Developmental Stages
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...
July 29, 2024
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5:28
#117 - 5 Parenting Types
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...
July 22, 2024
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11:12
#116 - Preview of Discipline Series and replay of Transitions are Hard episode
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...
July 15, 2024
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14:34
#115 - Stress Indicators in Children
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...
July 08, 2024
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12:09
#114 - Coparenting Through Illness or Injury
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...
July 01, 2024
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15:40
#113 - Creating an Effective Parenting Plan
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...
June 24, 2024
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28:19
#112 - Father's Day
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
June 16, 2024
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7:48
#111 - Reconciliation as a Possible Outcome
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 ...
June 10, 2024
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17:01
#110 - Effective Conflict Management
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 ...
June 03, 2024
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17:51
#109 - Linda's Goodbye Episode
In this episode, we say goodbye to Linda as the weekly cohost. I (Ron) will continue the podcast with a different format beginning June 3, 2024. I can't express how much I've learned from Linda and have grown as a person from the time I...
April 22, 2024
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9:11
#108 - Domestic Violence and Parental Separation
In this episode, we discuss the issue of domestic violence in parental separation or divorce. Thanks for listening! If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podc...
April 15, 2024
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15:20
#107 - Changing Parent Child Relationships after Separation
In this episode, we discuss how parent-child relationships can change after separation or divorce. Thanks for listening! If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at
April 08, 2024
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16:25
#106 - Long Term Effects of Parental Separation on Children
In this episode, we discuss some of the long-term effects of parental separation on children. Thanks for listening! If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podc...
April 01, 2024
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23:55
#105 - Short Terms Effects of Parental Separation on Children
In this episode, we discuss some of the short-term effects of parental separation on children. Thanks for listening! If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at pod...
March 25, 2024
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17:50
#104 - Communication Strategies for Coparents
In this episode, we discuss some communication strategies for coparents.For this episode, we relied heavily on the work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Learn more about the Gottman's and their tremendous work at
March 18, 2024
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32:53
#103 - How to tell your children about the separation
In this episode, we talk about how to tell your children that you are separating. Thanks for listening! If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparent...
March 11, 2024
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20:27
#102 - Beginning the Divorce Process with Children
In this episode, we begin a companion series to a course we are creating for new parents beginning the divorce or paternity process in Oklahoma. This first episode starts with a discussion about the procedural process. Then, Linda gives her tho...
March 04, 2024
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20:19
#101 - Conversation with Louisiana Therapist Connie LeBlanc - Part 2
In part 2 of our conversation with Connie LeBlanc, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LFMT, we discuss Connie's expert approach to coparenting counseling. Thanks for listening! If you have questions, comments, or concerns, ...
February 26, 2024
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23:28