When Old Traditions Hurt: How to Create New Holiday Rituals That Heal

No one talks about the silent strength it takes to sit across from someone who hurt you—just to protect the heart of someone you both love.

Co-parenting during the holidays isn’t just emotionally challenging—it’s often deeply misunderstood. If you’re navigating shared custody during Thanksgiving ...

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Co-parenting? That’s a whole different level. When families split, the emotional terrain gets even trickier, especially when it comes to sharing hard truths with your children.

One of the biggest challenges for co-parents is managing the truth responsibly. S...

You've tried everything.

You've sent the perfectly worded texts. You've suggested therapy. You've bit your tongue a thousand times hoping your ex would finally "get it" and put your child first.

But they're still not on board.

And meanwhile, your child is caught in the middle—watching, abso...

The holidays are supposed to be magical.

But when you're coparenting, they can feel more like a minefield.

Custody schedules. Family traditions. Gift coordination. Travel plans. And a dozen conversations with your ex that you'd rather not have.

After two decades of coaching parents through hol...

Conflict is one of the hardest parts of co-parenting. Even the most well-intentioned parents can find themselves stuck in power struggles, communication breakdowns, or emotional reactivity. But what if conflict didn’t have to be the enemy? What if it could actually become a signal an invitation to r...

When co-parenting gets hard, it’s rarely because of logistics.
It’s because something deeper,something human, is being stirred up.

Maybe it’s fear that your kids are being pulled in two directions.
Maybe it’s grief that the life you imagined has shifted shape.
Or maybe it’s the exhaustion of feelin...

You proved your point. You got the last word. You made sure your ex knew exactly how wrong they were.

And your child just learned that love comes with scorecards.

I see it constantly in my coaching practice: parents who are so focused on being "right" that they forget what their children are actua...

The Hidden Emotional Impact of Co-Parenting Transitions

The Hidden Emotional Impact of Co-Parenting Transitions