When co-parenting feels impossible because of constant conflict, there is another way. Itâs called parallel parentingâa structure designed for high-conflict divorce that reduces interaction, sets clear boundaries, and allows both parents to focus on their childrenâs wellbeing.
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In the turbulent seas of high-conflict custody battles and family disputes, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) serves as a lighthouse, guiding decisions in the best interest of the children involved. Itâs crucial to understand when a GAL is needed, and what their role is. Â
This podcast delves into the circ...
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health challenges, including depression and suicide, that may be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for support. You can contact the National Suicide Preven...
If your ex seems committed to making your life difficult, manipulating your kids, pushing your buttons, or weaponizing the past, this episode of Journey Beyond Divorce is a must-listen.
Host Karen McMahon sits down with therapist, divorce coach, and co-parenting expert Jill Kaufman for a raw a...
On this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon welcomes retired Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mohr for a powerful conversation about the long-term impact of divorce on children. Drawing from his personal experience growing up with two very different dadsâhis success...
In this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, certified co-parenting coach, mediator, and award-winning author Aurisha Smolarski. Together, they explore effective co-parenting strategies after divorce, wit...
Telling your kids and youâre getting a divorce is scary and hard. The world as they know it is about to forever change and feel like it is falling apart. In many cases regardless of the conflict between the parents, they can rally for the sake of the kids. In deeply high conflict situations, t...
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Custody battles are typical in high conflict divorce. Â The problem is the fight is often between two disregulated parents who love their kids but put them in the middle, causing unnecessary pain and suffering. Â Today's episode is meant to spotlight the confusion, suffering
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Welcome to another episode of All Things Parenting. Youâre post divorce and survived the chaotic, complex, often times hostile and overwhelming divorce process. You thought you would be free, feel better, be less triggered and engaged with your ex. But you have kids together and somedays it feel...
We often talk about a child centered divorce and while one or both parents may make every effort to do so, there is trauma for our children in the transition of divorce. Today we are going to look at our kidsâ âbad behaviorâ, what parents so often do under stress when frustrated with your kids a...
In this Team Talk episode, KP discusses with Karen the Pros & Cons of Nesting. Nesting allows parents to share custody time without kids moving back & forth between two houses. Generally, the kids remain in the family home with the parents taking turns living in the family home and a separate apa...
A Parent Coordinator (PC) helps mediate and resolve disputes between parents in high conflict divorces. A PC is often a vital support both during and post divorce. If you find it impossible to make joint decisions with your STBX and virtually every interaction turns into a struggle or a power pl...
