Co-Parent Dilemmas

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Diane & Rick address Richard’s question about wanting more time with his son than his co-parent’s nanny gets. Discussed are the dangers of stereotypes and bias, the perils of making blanket statements, coming up with creative options when you don’t want to take it to court, and all kinds of other random info!

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• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

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Kim writes to the show and expresses her frustration with her co-parent, who made an appointment with a counselor for their child without telling her. She then calls the counselor, who tells Kim some disturbing things about her process that causes Diane & Rick to cry foul. How do you know if a therapist is trained to work with kids of divorce? What could go wrong if they aren’t? The hosts break it down.

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• If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book,  I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE  
• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

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In this episode, Diane and Rick explore listener Deanne’s question about a co-parent who uses his religion to control and emotionally abuse the children. The hosts discuss how difficult it can be when extreme religious, cultural, political, and social views can make the co-parenting relationship radically stressful for a parent who may have similar values, but that are not taken to the extreme. 

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• If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book,  I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE  
• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

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Diane & Rick explore how some impossible co-parents interpret what is NOT in the parenting plan to exercise control and manipulation. They discuss examples they have had in their careers as well as read a Facebook post from listener Monique about phone calls with her child.

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• If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book,  I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE  
• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

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Diane & Rick explore the subject of what to do when a child calls from the other home, complaining about your co-parent and seems distressed. How do you determine if it is serious or just venting? Do you stop answering after more than one call? Do you rescue your child or just validate their experience? The hosts break down this complicated issue into practical advice.

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

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• If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book,  I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE  
• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

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A Reddit listener poses a common question about how to spend their first hour with a guardian ad litem in order to make a good impression. Diane & Rick discuss the weight of that responsibility and how stressful it can be. They pose several questions parents can ask of all court-ordered professionals that will guide them toward a productive relationship.

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

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• If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book,  I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE  
• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

• IMPACT training to learn how to...

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Diane & Rick address listener James’ question about the extremes his children experience between him and their mom. He is the relaxed parent and she is very rigid. Does it harm children to have such different parents? Do they need to be on the same page in a practical sense or is it good for the kids to experience the differences?

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

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• If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book,  I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE  
• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

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• IMPACT training to learn how to...

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Heather wonders how to talk to her 11-year-old son about her co-parent’s marijuana use. He’s asking a lot of detailed questions, and she wants him to be able to trust his instincts. Are there times when telling the truth is beneficial to your child? If so, what’s the best way to do it? Diane & Rick break it down.

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

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• If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book,  I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE  
• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

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• IMPACT training to learn how to...

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Listener Brittany writes to share her experience of using our DRAGON method to solve her childcare issue, rather than trying to convince her co-parent to help out. Diane & Rick discuss the value and emotional freedom of finding a Plan B.  Diane shares her personal stories of struggling with resolving her own co-parent dilemmas back in the day.

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

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• If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book,  I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE  
• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

• IMPACT training to learn how to...

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Diane & Rick explore the characteristics of “good” people who fall prey to coercively controlling partners. They discuss the need to emotionally manage the reaction of their partners, to be a good co-parent, and to be fully understood as the traps that are exploited by a narcissistic ex.  They also role play a toxic interchange to explore how to shut down an unwanted conversation.

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CO-PARENT RESOURCES:

• Subscribe to Diane’s DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRUSTRATED CO-PARENTS and get a one-month FREE trial 
• If you want to learn more about Diane & Rick’s D.R.A.G.O.N. method for finding co-parenting peace, purchase their book,  I AM NON-IMPOSSIBLE  
• THE CO-PARENT TOOLBOX , is Diane Dierks’ guide for co-parents 
• CLICK HERE for FREE communication resources for co-parents  
• For valuable co-parent workshop videos and products, visit our Non-Impossible STORE!
• To get a special discount on therapy visit BetterHelp

FOR DIVORCE PROFESSIONALS:

• IMPACT training to learn how to...