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Welcome to Still Family Coparenting Community!

Still Family is a trademark of Susan Carpenter Coaching and Consulting LLC. Susan created this community to empower parents struggling with family transitions. While a majority of parents we work with are going through divorce, ongoing family court battles and custody or parenting time conflict with an uncooperative coparent or experiencing high conflict issues, we help all parents who want to find a better way to parent effectively. We offer self-paced parenting classes, live events, support groups and book clubs through free and paid memberships.

Serving Parents and Families and Building Community

Birds of a feather stick together!

Still Family Parenting Community has a lot to offer. We have classes covering topics related to parenting, coparenting, conflict management and relationship skill building. While we focus on divorced parents and coparenting issues, we are all about relationships. If you struggle with relationships or connectedness, you have come to the right place.

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Find out what's going on at Still Family Parenting Community and gain parenting, coparenting and relationship tips and advice.

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Look through our course list to enroll in a self-paced online class or live event. We also offer members only content.

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Get involved. Connect with Others. Join a book discussion group. We'd enjoy getting to know you and learning together. Plus, paid members receive discounts on content and services.
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Get tips on coparenting, communication and coping skills, especially for high conflict families.

Membership Perks

Our members are reading and Discussing

We read books that inform and encourage parents through their family court or conflict struggles

Our Member Book Discussion Groups are currently reading the books, "Joint custody with a Jerk" and "Hurt People Hurt People." You can, too. Become a member and read with us, or buy the books to read on your own. Click the title links to purchase a copy.

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Boundaries with Kids

Boundaries with Kids is a practical and inspiring guide for parents who want to raise responsible, empathetic, and self-disciplined children. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend show how setting clear, loving boundaries helps children develop respect, self-control, and the ability to make wise choices. With real-life examples, biblically grounded principles, and actionable strategies, the authors equip parents to balance love with limits—teaching kids to take ownership of their actions and emotions while preparing them for a healthy, productive adulthood. This book offers both encouragement and challenge—reminding parents that boundaries are not barriers but bridges to maturity. For a book club, it opens the door to honest dialogue about parenting struggles, successes, and hopes for raising children who thrive.
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His Brain, Her Brain

This book explores the fascinating ways men and women are wired differently—and how those differences can be understood with empathy rather than frustration. Drawing on neuroscience, medical research, and decades of counseling experience, Dr. Walt Larimore and his wife Barb reveal how male and female brains process emotions, communication, and problem-solving in unique ways. For divorced parents, these insights are especially valuable. Understanding how men and women think, feel, and respond differently can reduce conflict, ease co-parenting tensions, and create more respectful communication. By reframing differences as design rather than defect, the book equips parents to communicate more effectively with an ex-spouse, model empathy and respect for children, even in high-conflict situations, build healthier boundaries, strengthen resilience by shifting from blame to curiosity.

Our community is Growing

The Still Family Coparenting Community is expanding—and we’d love for you to be part of it! Built to empower parents navigating divorce, custody challenges, or high-conflict co-parenting, our community offers a safe space to learn, connect, and grow together. Whether you’re seeking practical tools, encouragement, or simply a place to feel understood, Still Family provides resources that meet you where you are. Our members are discovering that they don’t have to walk this journey alone—there’s strength in community. Joining Still Family means more than accessing content; it’s about becoming part of a supportive network of parents who share your struggles and celebrate your victories. With free and paid membership options, you can connect at the level that works best for you. Together, we’re creating a community rooted in resilience, respect, and hope for families navigating change.

If you want to join the discussion, become a member!

Circle of Security Parents Program

Susan Carpenter is the lead instructor for Still Family Parenting Community and is a trained facilitator of the 8-week Circle of Security Parents Program. COSP is based on decades of research on attachment and helps parents form safe and nurturing connection with their children and decrease negative child behaviors.

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Still Family Parenting Classes and Programs

Build connection with the ones you love the most and prepare for the ones yet to come!

Many people struggle with relationships these days, but family conflict and relationship problems have been around since the beginning of time. It is said that one in four families is experiencing estrangement (separation, no contact, misunderstandings and communication problems). Divorced parents struggle with parental alienation, false accusations, resist-refuse dynamics and coercive control. In most cases, you can restore and rebuild parent-child relationships without having to go to court. In fact, court can do very little to resolve relationship problems. You need to empower yourself. That is where Still Family Parenting comes in. We'll show you the ropes, teach you things you may have never learned and support you through this trauma while you build up your confidence and build relationship skills!

Circle of Security Parenting Program

  • $320 or 2 monthly payments of $160

Fall 2025 Live Online Eight-Week Circle of Security Parents Program

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Course date and time: Sept 20, 2025-Nov 8, 2025. 9AM-10:30AM CST Still Family does not own Circle of Security. Circle of Security Parents Program is a trademark of Circle of Security International. Your instructor is trained and licensed to facilitate the program. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

  • $320 or 2 monthly payments of $160

Winter 2026 Live Online Eight-Week Circle of Security Parents Program

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  • Starts Jan 17

Course date and time: Jan 17, 2026-March 7, 2026. 9AM-10:30AM CST Still Family does not own Circle of Security. Circle of Security Parents Program is a trademark of Circle of Security International. Your instructor is trained and licensed to facilitate the program. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Free Downloads

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Creating a Holiday Shield Handout

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Navigating the holidays is never easy when you are coparenting. Here is a handout to help you create a holiday shield.

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HALT(s) Worksheet

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This printable worksheet helps parents recognize internal triggers—Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, and Sick—that can impact communication. Using the HALT(S) framework, it offers a simple self-check, regulation strategies, and reflection prompts to support emotional awareness and steady parenting, especially in high-conflict or court-involved situations.

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Productive Communication for Coparents Worksheet

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This worksheet supports coparents in approaching difficult conversations with their coparent. It introduces practical tools-like soft startups, timing and venues that empowers parents, even in high-conflict or court-involved situations. It is deal for coaching, mediation prep, or personal growth. A reflection checklist is included.

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TAKE AIM and Conquer Coparent Communication

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This free handout offers a clear, empowering framework for improving coparent communication-especially in high-conflict or court-involved situations. TAKE AIM and conquer coparent communication challenges by being AME-less, resisting the Y-ing temptation and Accepting Inflexible Mindsets to decrease conflict. Take our forthcoming class to learn more!

Free Classes

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Are all PCs created equal?

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A free e-course for those who want to learn more about pcs. This course will only take up 3 minutes or so of your time.

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Parenting Time Expeditor vs Parenting Consultant: What's the Difference?

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Parents who struggle with co-parenting often work with neutral decision makers who make decisions when parents cannot agree. Minnesota offers 2 options for these roles. Parents and lawyers sometimes don't understand the difference. This course helps clear up some of the confusion surrounding these roles. It includes videos, quizzes and a few extras.

Here is what parents think about Still Family Coparenting Community

Have faith that others have shared a similar walk and are willing to walk with you through your journey. You are not alone! No matter what may be happening in your family, your marriage or your own personal struggle, you are still family, and God loves you and wants a relationship with you. We have been in your shoes and understand. Hear from some parents we've helped.

"I took the Circle of Security Parents Program, and I learned so much! It really helped me connect with my child and manage behaviors. Thank you so much! I love that you offer Saturday classes, too. Amazing! I recommend this program to everyone.

Brianna

"I cannot tell you how much you helped me deal with my vindictive coparent. It has changed everything for me and my kids! It's so nice to connect with other parents going through similar experiences. I no longer feel like an outcast."

Adam

"What a great approach to helping families. Your organization is very knowledgeable and put things in simple terms that I could understand. I'm not sure why family court doesn't explain things to parents. My approach to the situation was really messed up. Thanks for helping me turn things around. I got all my parenting time back because of you! God bless."

Serena