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Does it feel like your coparent is always making you the "bad guy" when it comes to extracurriculars? Getting your child excited about an expensive travel team or a demanding activity before you've even had a chance to discuss it is a common high-conflict tactic.

In this video, we expose the manipulative strategies some parents use—from creating false urgency to undermining your authority. More importantly, we'll give you a calm, actionable plan to respond effectively, protect your child from the conflict, and restore a cooperative decision-making process.

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Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction
00:38 Tactic 1: The Curated Experience
02:30 Tactic 2: Social Pressure
02:51 Tactic 3: A Special Bond
04:07 Tactic 4: Undermining the Other Parent
05:45 Tactic 5: Creating False Urgency
07:12 Tactic 6: Toe in the Water
08:25 How this Sabotage Hurts Your Child
11:41 Not Always A Master Plan
13:02 How to Respond

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Extracurriculars are meant to be fun, but they can be a source of tension for coparents. In this video, we provide practical advice to help you and your coparent make decisions smoothly. We cover everything from the importance of trial periods for new activities to setting boundaries for mutual respect, both on the sidelines and online. By working as a team, you can give your child the gift of a positive experience, preventing them from being soured on activities they love.

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A child's education is a critical part of their well-being, but for coparents a parent-teacher conference can quickly become an arena for conflict. This guide helps you put your child's needs first by equipping you with the professional-grade tools to navigate any difficult situation with grace. 

This video gives you a tactical roadmap to:

• A clear, 3-step plan for before, during, and after the conference.
• Ensure your child feels secure in a "two-parent" system, even after separation.
• Create a consistent academic plan across both households, minimizing stress for your child.
• Handle disagreements with your coparent in a way that models respectful behavior for your children.
• Transform the conference into an opportunity to celebrate your child’s victories together.
• Why demonstrating your ability to show up for your child's education is the ultimate win.

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Long-distance visitation and supervised visitation present huge challenges for coparents. The calls can become stale, the connection can fade, and the costs can be overwhelming. This video provides a tactical solve that most courts and lawyers don't even know about: Video Game Visitation. 

We cover the exact "why" and "how-to":
* Why maintaining a relationship with your child is so important, both for them and for your.
* Choosing the right, age-appropriate games. 
* Structuring the time to maximize connection and safety.

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If your coparent’s inconsistent rules are undermining your efforts and creating chaos for your child, this video is your step-by-step action plan.

Stop fighting the "my house, my rules" battle. Instead, implement a proven strategy to provide your child with the stability they desperately need—with or without your coparent's cooperation.

YOUR 3-STEP PLAYBOOK FROM THIS VIDEO:

DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM: Pinpoint exactly how inconsistent environments force your child into a state of anxiety and manipulation.

ATTEMPT COLLABORATION: Use our "business meeting" framework and specific "we language" scripts to approach your coparent productively.

BULLETPROOF YOUR HOME: If collaboration fails, learn the calm, authoritative script to explain "Different Homes, Different Rules" to your child. This validates their reality, removes you from the middle, and establishes your home as a sanctuary of consistency.

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You and your coparent have the same child... but you're raising two different kids. It's a maddening reality for millions of divorced parents, leading to blame and conflict. But what if the cause wasn't your coparent's "leniency" or your "rigidity"? What if it was a powerful psychological force ignited by the separation itself? Once you see it, you can't unsee it. This video reveals the subconscious reasons your child adapts their personality for each home and gives you the tools to stop fighting the dynamic and start fixing it.

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Are you winning parenting time but losing your child's heart? Many co-parents fall into the "Scoreboard Mentality"—fighting for what's "fair" instead of what builds a lasting relationship. In this video, we reveal the 3 most common traps (The Schedule Trap, The "It's My Time" Fallacy, and Weaponizing Your Right of First Refusal) that can damage your connection with your kids.

Learn the one simple question to ask yourself—The Tomorrow Test—that can shift your entire co-parenting approach from conflict to connection. Stop playing for the scoreboard and start building a foundation of love and trust that will last a lifetime.

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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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Forced to have supervised visits with your kids? You're facing a choice: use a friend/family member for free, or pay a professional.

The answer isn't as obvious as you think.

In this video, we talk about the pros and cons of each so you can make the right decision for your family and your wallet.

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Are your coparenting conversations endless, draining, and unproductive? You're not alone. In this video, discover the "FACTS Only" communication tool – a simple, efficient way to streamline your discussions and focus on what truly matters: your child's needs. Learn how this powerful strategy, focusing on Feedback, Activities, Concerns, Transportation, and Supplies, can transform high-conflict exchanges into clear, actionable updates. We'll also cover essential tips for implementation, including the best communication methods (hint: ditch the texts!) and how to maintain your sanity even when your coparent doesn't cooperate. Take control of your coparenting narrative and build a strong foundation for your child's well-being.