Coparent Academy Podcast

#171 - How To Validate Your Child But Not Trash Your Coparent


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A popular coparenting Instagram creator has given parents a script for when their child complains about the other parent. It’s a common problem, but is their advice the whole story?

In this episode, family law attorney Ron Gore and therapist Connie LeBlanc watch the video and provide their expert reaction. They agree with some points but add crucial context that could save you from creating a bigger conflict.

You will learn:

How to validate your child's feelings without invalidating your coparent's right to have different rules.

The difference between a child complaining about a fair rule vs. being genuinely hurt by a comment.

Specific approaches for each scenario.

Why empowering a child to speak to the other parent can sometimes backfire.

Before you use a script you saw on social media, watch this expert breakdown to make sure it’s the right move for your family.

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