Blended Family Breakthrough

170. Co-Parenting Pitfalls for Bio and Step Parents: How to Avoid "Milestone Mishaps"


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You probably know that kids moving between two homes thrive when all the adults — in both homes — cooperate to create stability and peace.  

That's absolutely true.  

It's also true that the adults (both bio and step-parents) thrive when trust and consideration exist between homes and tension is low.

But when it comes to the art of healthy co-parenting, talk is cheap.  

Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and communication breakdowns are hard to avoid.  And they tend to shatter the peace for kids and adults in the delicate dynamics of co-parenting.

We all need more than just talk — or information about co-parenting.  What we really need is transformation.  

And the great news is that transformation is possible!  

A few simple strategies and a little mindfulness go a long, long way in reducing drama and cultivating peaceful cooperation. You can proactively avoid and recover from the most common co-parenting pitfalls.  

In this episode, we share some helpful tips for both bio and step-parents to improve co-parenting relationships so that everyone can enjoy more cooperation and peace!

You'll Discover:

  • Practical strategies for both Step and Bio Parents to help avoid the pitfalls of milestone mishaps and cultivate more cooperation, trust, and peace between homes.

Resources from this Episode:

  • Episode 112. 3 Dangerous Dynamics That Can Destroy Co-Parenting - and Hurt the Kids
  • Episode 113. How to Respond When You're Being  Disregarded, Devalued and Dismissed by Your Former Spouse
  • Episode 131. Why is Trust Important in Your Co-parenting Relationship

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