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Listener Todd asks if he should validate his child’s feelings, even when she says she doesn’t like him? How far does a parent go, and are feelings valid (representing truth) or simply experiences to be understood? Diane & Rick suggest it’s important to explore the root of feelings, including assumptions, misinformation, mood, and delusions, before judging them. They also discuss the responsibility of both the sharer AND the hearer in communication.

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Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS has been released. To get a free 7-day trial,  CLICK HERE!

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This is a REPLAY of one of the show’s most popular episodes (S4.E17.).  We’ll be back with new episodes next week. Diane and Rick look at a conflict that on the surface might seem easy to resolve for the Non-Impossible parent. But upon further exploration, they unpack the long-lasting consequences of giving in to a child’s request to stay away from school events and activities.

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Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS is releasing in January, 2025. To get 15% off, subscribe by Dec. 31st - CLICK HERE!

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Listener Ben has been awarded custody of his daughter after the court determined her mother was alienating her from dad. He asks how to best parent his daughter after the trauma of alienation. Diane & Rick break it down and provide helpful, non-traditional advice to help him climb this daunting mountain. 

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This week’s GOOD NEWS story

Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS is releasing in January, 2025. To get 15% off, subscribe by Dec. 31st - CLICK HERE!

Attend the weekly Hump Day Wednesdays via Zoom for only $10/month (exclusively for Patreon VIPs). This is a great way to get your questions answered personally by Diane or Rick! Purchase a one-year Patreon VIP subscription and receive the I Am Non-Impossible journal.

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Listener Kristen asks advice about her 9-year-old reengaging with his dad, who has been an extremely inconsistent parent. Diane & Rick discuss the harm to children when a parent consistently disappoints them by moving in and out of their lives. They discuss ways the listener can engage professionals to promote long-term success for the child.

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CLICK HERE to access the AFCC website. We have been told that due to privacy laws, AFCC cannot disclose who its members are. So please ask each prospective professional you interview if they are members and how they were trained.  We apologize for misreporting that members can be found on their website. 

This week’s GOOD NEWS story

Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS is releasing in January, 2025. To get 15% off, subscribe by Dec. 31st - CLICK HERE!

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Diane & Rick respond to recent social media posts about first right of refusal, a clause in some parenting plans that requires co-parents to give the other parent the option of being with the children when they are unable to fulfill their court-ordered parenting time. They explore the reasons behind this concept and question whether or not it is a good practice in high-conflict situations. 

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This week’s GOOD NEWS story

Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS is releasing in January, 2025. To get 15% off, subscribe by Dec. 31st - CLICK HERE!

Attend the weekly Hump Day Wednesdays via Zoom for only $10/month (exclusively for Patreon VIPs). This is a great way to get your questions answered personally by Diane or Rick! Purchase a one-year Patreon VIP subscription and receive the I Am Non-Impossible journal.

If you’d like to be part of our Pediatrician/Co-Parent brainstorming session on Zoom, email Diane 

IMPACT Training for Professionals - do you want to build a thriving team practice to help high conflict co-parents? Consider our IMPACT training for your practice group. 

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Listener Kyle asks what the best holiday split is for teens. Diane & Rick ask a deeper question about what drives holiday negotiation in the beginning, when grief is most prominent. They discuss the importance of seeing the holidays through the children’s eyes instead of the parents’.

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This week’s GOOD NEWS story

Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS is releasing in January, 2025. To get 15% off, subscribe by Dec. 31st - CLICK HERE!

To learn more about the professional training presented by the AFCC regarding parent-child contact problems, CLICK HERE  .

Attend the weekly Hump Day Wednesdays via Zoom for only $10/month (exclusively for Patreon VIPs). This is a great way to get your questions answered personally by Diane or Rick! Purchase a one-year Patreon VIP subscription and receive the I Am Non-Impossible journal.

If you’d like to be part of our Pediatrician/Co-Parent brainstorming session on Zoom, email Diane 

IMPACT Training for Professionals - do you want to build a thriving team practice to help high conflict co-parents? Consider our IMPACT training for your practice group. 

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Diane & Rick address listener Laura’s dilemma with her ex-wife, who decided to introduce their two children to the donor dad’s family without her permission. They discuss the complications that come with divorce and adopted children, as well as the legal messiness when a biological parent decides to re-enter the picture after the kids have been adopted. Also discussed is what constitutes a “major” decision in co-parenting.

WHAT’S HAPPENING LINKS:

This week’s GOOD NEWS story

If you’d like to be part of our Pediatrician/Co-Parent brainstorming session on Zoom, email Diane  

Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS is releasing in January, 2025. If you’d like to be notified about how to start a free trial, CLICK HERE!

Attend the weekly Hump Day Wednesdays for only $10/month (exclusively for Patreon VIPs). Purchase a one-year Patreon VIP subscription and receive the I Am Non-Impossible journal!

IMPACT Training for Professionals - do you want to build a thriving team practice to help high conflict co-parents? Consider our IMPACT training for your practice group. 

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In this third of a three-part series of why critical co-parenting skills work, Diane & Rick explore the importance of utilizing a Plan B when conflict arises. Somewhere between Plan A (a successful negotiation) and Plan C (going to court), there is a child-focused solution that doesn’t require the permission or agreement of the other parent.

CLICK HERE to access the Silver Bullet Survivor podcast mentioned in this episode.

WHAT’S HAPPENING LINKS:

This week’s GOOD NEWS story

Holiday Harmony: Soberlink's Tools for Safe and Conflict-Free Co-Parenting, happening on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9:30 AM PST

If you’d like to be part of our Pediatrician/Co-Parent brainstorming session on Zoom, email Diane  

Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS is releasing in January, 2025. If you’d like to be notified about how to start a free trial, CLICK HERE!

Attend the weekly Hump Day Wednesdays for only $10/month (exclusively for Patreon VIPs). Purchase a one-year Patreon VIP subscription and receive the I Am Non-Impossible journal!

IMPACT Training for Professionals - do you want to build a thriving team practice to help high conflict co-parents? Consider our IMPACT training for your practice group. 

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Diane & Rick address Emily’s email about her know-it-all co-parent. They discuss the goal of utilizing a structured way of communicating and why it succeeds in managing the toxic co-parent, while ant the same time, adhering to a parenting plan that requires co-parents to share relevant information about their children.

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To see a copy of the instructions and court order language for a communication protocol as described in this episode, go to www.CPDilemmas.com/resources.

WHAT’S HAPPENING LINKS:

This week’s GOOD NEWS story

Holiday Harmony: Soberlink's Tools for Safe and Conflict-Free Co-Parenting, happening on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9:30 AM PST

If you’d like to be part of our Pediatrician/Co-Parent brainstorming session on Zoom, email Diane  

Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS is releasing in January, 2025. If you’d like to be notified about how to start a free trial, CLICK HERE!

Attend the weekly Hump Day Wednesdays for only $10/month (exclusively for Patreon VIPs). Purchase a one-year Patreon VIP subscription and receive the I Am Non-Impossible journal!

IMPACT Training for Professionals - do you want to build a thriving team practice to help high conflict co-parents? Consider our IMPACT training for your practice group. 

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Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group

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Have a co-parent dilemma? Email [email protected]

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Listener Trenton wants advice on how to respond to his 10-year-old daughter when she expresses frustration about going between two homes. In this first of a three-part series on why critical co-parenting skills work, Diane and Rick discuss the feelings/thoughts/values triangle and what is foundational about its use for all parents.

CLICK HERE to get the pyramid graphic mentioned in this episode.

CLICK HERE to get the intersecting circles graphic mentioned in this episode.

WHAT’S HAPPENING LINKS:

This week’s GOOD NEWS story

Holiday Harmony: Soberlink's Tools for Safe and Conflict-Free Co-Parenting, happening on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9:30 AM PST

If you’d like to be part of our Pediatrician/Co-Parent brainstorming session on Zoom, email Diane  

Diane’s new DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS is releasing in January, 2025. If you’d like to be notified about how to start a free trial, CLICK HERE!

Attend the weekly Hump Day Wednesdays for only $10/month (exclusively for Patreon VIPs). Purchase a one-year Patreon VIP subscription and receive the I Am Non-Impossible journal!

IMPACT Training for Professionals - do you want to build a thriving team practice to help high conflict co-parents? Consider our IMPACT training for your practice group. 

Support the show

Want to talk about this episode with Diane and other parents? Be part of the conversation on the NON-Impossibles Facebook group

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If you are a professional working with high-conflict co-parents, join our LinkedIn group.

Have a co-parent dilemma? Email [email protected]

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To get a special discount on therapy through BetterHelp, visit www.BetterHelp.com/Dilemma

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