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Practical guidance for divorce, custody and what comes after. A new article every week, written from what I see with clients every day.

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Ignore, Document, or Act: How to Stop Reacting to a Challenging Ex

Ignore, Document, or Act: How to Stop Reacting to a Challenging Ex

You can't control what your ex does. You can decide what deserves your energy. A simple filter for what to ignore, what to document and when to act.

Why Summer Break Is a High-Conflict Storm and How to Navigate It Without Losing Your Mind

Why Summer Break Is a High-Conflict Storm and How to Navigate It Without Losing Your Mind

Summer break with a high-conflict co-parent is rarely a break. How to plan the schedule, hold the boundaries and protect your own summer.

Boundary Reboot: Clean Out the Emotional Clutter and Reclaim Your Power

Boundary Reboot: Clean Out the Emotional Clutter and Reclaim Your Power

Spring clean your boundaries. How to clear out the emotional clutter left by a difficult divorce and decide what you will no longer carry.

10 Phrases That Shut Down High-Conflict Co-Parents (Without Fueling the Fire)

10 Phrases That Shut Down High-Conflict Co-Parents (Without Fueling the Fire)

Ten phrases that end an argument with a high-conflict co-parent instead of feeding it, and why short and boring beats clever every time.

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