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.
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Beyond the Breakup
Practical guidance for divorce, custody and what comes after.
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)
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.
What Co-Parents Need to STOP doing! (tough love edition)
Tough love for co-parents: the habits that keep the conflict going, said plainly by a divorce coach who has watched them play out for years.
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- Aug 11Coercive Control Unmasked: Your 25 Warning Signs
- Jul 28The 5 Most Common Mistakes Parents Make When Messaging a High-Conflict Ex (And How to Avoid Them)
- Jul 20When Every Message Feels Like Chaos: Why Co-Parenting Communication Leaves You Drained
- Jul 02Why You Still Feel Controlled, Even After You Leave
- Jun 27It’s Not “High Conflict.” It’s Coercive Control, And It’s Strategic
- Jun 16When Father’s Day Hurts: Grieving a Loss You’re Still Forced to Co-Parent With
- May 31The Summer Trap
- May 15Why Summer Break Is a High-Conflict Storm and How to Navigate It Without Losing Your Mind
- Apr 29Your May Survival Kit: 10 Tiny Habits That Create Massive Change
- Apr 14Boundary Reboot: Clean Out the Emotional Clutter and Reclaim Your Power
- Mar 3010 Phrases That Shut Down High-Conflict Co-Parents (Without Fueling the Fire)
- Mar 23Client Story: Christy K.
- Mar 15What Co-Parents Need to STOP Doing (Tough Love Edition)
- Mar 13When Your Mind Won’t Let You Sleep: Late-Night Thoughts & Self-Gaslighting
- Mar 10When Your Ex Ignores the Agreement (Again) — How to Take Back Control
- Feb 27The Truth About High-Conflict Divorces: Are You Stuck in a Battle?
- Feb 18Moving Forward After Divorce?
- Feb 14Stay Composed in Family Court: Practical Tips for Presenting Your Best Self
- Feb 04Communicating With Someone Who Refuses to Engage
- Feb 015 Minutes to Peace: Quick Self-Care Practices for Busy Days
- Jan 23Transforming the Mindset of “I’m Not Good Enough”
- Jan 19Shattering the Silence: The Urgent Need for Abuse Awareness
- Jan 17Introduction to Mindfulness: Basics for Divorcing Parents
- Jan 14Challenging the “No Contact” Approach: The Power of Communication in Co-Parenting
- Jan 11Resources
- Jan 08The Benefits of Vision Boards in Achieving Clarity and Focus Post-Divorce