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Is the Right of First Refusal good for your parenting plan—or a source of unnecessary conflict?

In this episode, we break down the controversial clause known as the Right of First Refusal in custody agreements.

You'll learn:

• What the Right of First Refusal actually is
• When it works—and when it causes more harm than good
• The impact on children, parental conflict, and coparenting dynamics
• Why we usually recommend against including it
• What to consider if you do want to include it in your plan

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Unnecessary communication is one of the worst unforced errors in coparenting. Learn what necessary coparenting communication actually looks like, how to avoid emotional traps, and how to stay focused on your child’s best interests.

You’ll learn:
✅ The difference between helpful and necessary communication
✅ How to respond to emotional or petty messages
✅ What to say when your coparent keeps over-sharing
✅ A journalistic method to keep messages clear and focused
✅ Why strict boundaries lead to healthier coparenting

🔑 Based on the first key from the "7 Keys to Better Communication" from Coparent Academy.
🎓 Learn more at www.coparentacademy.com

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This week a tornado hit our home. And I got COVID. I was reminded how fragile our window of tolerance can be when life throws everything at us all at once.

This week I found myself way outside of my own window of tolerance. In this episode I talk about what that looked like and how I found my way back.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The emotional and physical toll of back-to-back crises
• How trauma affects our ability to self-regulate
• The importance of relationships in helping us return to balance
• How these lessons connect with coparenting

Whether you're navigating your own personal storm or working to stay centered in a challenging coparenting situation, I hope this episode helps you feel seen—and maybe even a bit more prepared.

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Are you struggling to connect with your child during emotional meltdowns?
Feel like nothing you say helps them calm down or understand what went wrong?

In this video, we break down the powerful 4 Rs method — Regulate, Relate, Reason, Restore — based on the work of Dr. Bruce Perry (3 Rs) and trauma-informed parenting techniques. This simple, science-backed approach helps you de-escalate emotional outbursts and guide your child with empathy, connection, and calm.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

How to stay calm when your child is dysregulated

Why connection must come before correction

How to build trust even after conflict

The exact steps to create a safe, emotionally supportive environment for your child.

Chapters: 
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Regulate
03:23 Relate
05:55 Reason
07:31 Restore

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Why do kids suddenly explode with emotion—or completely shut down? In this episode, we look at how Dr. Dan Siegel’s Window of Tolerance model helps us understand emotional regulation in children.

Learn:

- What causes kids to "flip their lid"
- How to spot hyper- and hypo-arousal
- Practical tools to bring your child back into their window of tolerance
- How to expand your child's window of tolerance

Perfect for coparents, guardians, educators, and anyone working with children.

For more resources and in-depth courses visit www.coparentacademy.com

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Are you struggling to connect with your child after a divorce or separation? Do you feel like parenting issues may lead to problems in your coparenting relationship? In this episode, we discuss a powerful, trauma-informed approach to connection called PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy).

Originally developed by Dr. Dan Hughes for children in the foster system, PACE can help strengthen your bond, rebuild trust, and support your child through emotional challenges—even in high-conflict situations.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to create a safe emotional space for your child
•  The 4 key elements of the PACE approach
•  How to use playfulness to repair disconnection
•  The difference between accepting feelings vs. behaviors
•  How curiosity and empathy can help your child feel heard

Parenting through separation or divorce is tough, but with the right tools, you can build a stronger, healthier relationship with your child.

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Coparenting is challenging, but what truly matters for your child's well-being? In this video, we break down Dr. Emery’s adaptation of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for children in two homes. We’ll discuss what matters more than simply having two parents and how you can create the best possible environment for your child—even after separation or divorce.

🔹 Learn why one good parent is more important than two conflicted ones
🔹 Understand the biggest risk factors for children in co-parenting situations
🔹 Discover how to minimize conflict and support your child's emotional health

For more resources and in-depth courses visit www.coparentacademy.com

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Have you ever reacted to your child in a way that surprised you? Do you sometimes feel frustrated with how you parent? The answer might lie in something deeply ingrained—your internal working model.

In this video, we explore:
🔹 What an internal working model is and how it’s formed
🔹 How your childhood experiences influence your parenting style
🔹 The difference between secure and insecure attachment
🔹 How to recognize and reshape unhelpful parenting patterns

Our early experiences shape how we see the world, relationships, and even ourselves. These unconscious scripts don’t just affect us—they influence how we raise our children. By understanding and adjusting them, we can build stronger, healthier connections with our kids.

 Watch now to learn how to break unhelpful cycles and parent with more awareness and confidence!

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Have you ever wondered about kids whose behaviors don't neatly fit into traditional attachment theory categories? Those are the "unclassifiable" children first observed by Mary Ainsworth during her "Strange Situation" tests. This video looks at how these unclassifiable reactions led researcher Mary Main to identify a new attachment style known as "disorganized attachment."

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Have you ever wondered how your child truly sees you—not just on the surface, but deep down? The way you interact with them forms their inner working model—a blueprint that shapes their future relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being.

In this video, we break down:
✅ How early experiences shape attachment and trust
✅ The impact of secure vs. insecure attachment styles
✅ Parenting habits that foster emotional security
✅ Practical strategies to help your child build confidence and resilience

Your parenting choices today shape how your child sees the world tomorrow. Join us as we explore the power of connection and how small changes can make a big difference.

For more resources and in-depth courses visit www.coparentacademy.com.

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