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196. 5 Tips for Effectively Negotiating Holiday Plans with an Ex
Discover 5 practical tips for navigating negotiations around Holiday schedules with your Ex.
188. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 2)
Create a practical strategy for managing discomfort and distress - even while facing challenging people and painful circumstances.
175. 8 Tips to Protect Kids From Stress and Tension When Moving Between Homes
Discover 8 tips to help reduce tension and stress as your kids move between homes.
170. Co-Parenting Pitfalls for Bio and Step Parents: How to Avoid “Milestone Mishaps”
Simple tips for creating more trust and cooperation in co-parenting relationships.
164. A Practical Tool to Help You Stay Focused on Your Biggest Blended Family Challenge
Find out what's coming up this summer and discover a practical tool that can help you right now.
153. How to Empower Organization, Improve Communication and Create Peace Between Your Kids Two Homes [with Dr. James & Ginger Dellaripa]
Discover a super practical tool to improve co-parenting in the coming year.
148. 5 Tips to Negotiate Holiday Plans and Avoid Scheduling Conflicts with the Ex
Discover 5 practical tips for navigating the negotiations of Holiday schedules with your Ex.
135. How to Set Appropriate Boundaries and Negotiate Well with Your Ex-Spouse
Discover 3 practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries with an Ex-Spouse.
134. How to Make Good Decisions in Tough Situations and Stay Connected as a Couple
Discover the do's and don'ts of decision-making that will help you stay united in your marriage
131. Why is trust important in your co-parenting relationship?
Discover how you can build trust in your parenting coalition — even with a former spouse whose untrustworthy
113. How to Respond When Being Disregarded, Devalued, or Dismissed by Your Former Spouse
Discover 5 steps you can take to improve co-parenting and make things better for your kids.
112. 3 Dangerous Dynamics That Can Destroy Co-Parenting — And Hurt the Kids
Discover the 3 most common dynamics that lead to unwanted tension between co-parents and leave kids caught in the middle.
095. Do You Dread Negotiating Schedule Changes With Your Ex — Try These 5 Practical Tips
Stop dreading that summer schedule negotiation with the Ex. Do these 5 healthy things to negotiate with confidence and navigate disappointment when things don't work out like you wanted them to.
091. Is your husband’s hostile ex-wife invading your life, stealing your joy and confidence?
Discover the best ways you can respond to a hostile Ex and regain your joy, confidence and sanity.
067. The Best Co-Parenting Strategy That You Already Know
Discover a simple strategy to positively influence your co-parenting interactions and experience better communication and even more peace regardless of how your Ex behaves.
048. Introspective Questions That Help You Put Your Kids First [with Liza Gold]
Discover what it might be like for kids who move between homes and how you can reduce the tension by asking yourself a few important questions. In this episode, our special guest, Liza Gold shares her experience with this and much more!
045. How to Cooperate More with Your Spouse’s Uncooperative Ex
As a stepmom, you might feel that you've been unfairly judged by your husband's Ex-wife and maybe you're tempted to lash out. But these emotionally charged dynamics are something to move beyond — not fight against. In this episode, we'll explore how to intentionally build more connection and cooperation with your spouse's Ex.
044. Why does my husband’s Ex think I’m the enemy?
It's hurtful and confusing when a stepparent is unfairly scrutinized and deemed unacceptable by the Ex in the other home. In this episode we'll explore the possible reasons WHY your spouse's Ex thinks you're the enemy…
042. Our Challenging Story of Parental Alienation — and 6 Tips for You
Discover what Parental Alienation is and if your family is at risk. Listen in on this episode as we share our personal struggle with Parental Alienation. And find out 6 tips to proactively protect your kids and maintain your parental rights.
033. How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Kids
There's an old saying that when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers most. This holds true when two Ex's are at war — it's the kids who suffer most. But how can you protect your kids from conflict when you're dealing with a difficult Ex? It certainly isn't easy, but it is possible. In this episode, you'll discover how I learned to contain conflict, hold my ground and stabilize my emotions while coping with my difficult Ex.