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From Summer to Fall: Finding Joy in the Transition as a Single Parent or Co-Parent

ugust has always felt like a month of transition. The long, carefree days of summer begin to shorten. Store shelves fill with school supplies. Calendars start filling up again. Families everywhere begin preparing for a new season.

  • Jul 3

When One Boom Starts the Fireworks: Emotional Volume Control in High‑Conflict Co‑Parenting

One boom can start a fireworks show, and a co-parenting conflict. Learn how volume control helps keep communication calm and focused.

  • May 1

Happy May: Away from "May I?" and into Confident Coparenting

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This month, I want to talk about something subtle but powerful in coparenting: asking permission for things you already have the right to do.

  • Apr 4

Not Just in April: The Year‑Round Foolishness of Bad‑Faith Coparenting

Every year, April Fools’ Day arrives like clockwork but for many parents navigating the emotional landscape of shared custody, there’s another kind of foolishness that creeps into text threads, parenting‑time negotiations, school events, doctor appointments, and even the daily exchanges at drop‑off.

  • Mar 4

Forgiveness in High-Conflict Coparenting: What it is, and What it is Not

When you’re parenting with someone who brings conflict, instability, or emotional volatility into your life, forgiveness can feel like an unrealistic expectation.

  • Dec 17, 2025

The Best Revenge on an Ex

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  • Dec 4, 2025

Don't Be a Grinch: Protecting Your Children's Joy this Holiday Season

December is a season of wonder, lights, and laughter. For children, it’s a time when traditions sparkle and memories are made. But for coparents navigating holiday schedules, emotions, and expectations, the joy can sometimes be overshadowed by conflict.

  • Oct 5, 2025

Fear Factor: When the Parenting Plan Gets Spooky

Parenting plans look great on paper, structured, clear, and full of promise. But once real-life kicks in, even the best plans can leave parents feeling stuck. Suddenly, you’re dealing with last-minute schedule changes, emotional meltdowns, and eerie silence from your co-parent.