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Ep 20: AI, Co-Parenting & Conflict - Helping Parents Communicate with Less Stress

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In this episode, Kate VanderVoort, founder and CEO of Social Mediology and the AI Success Lab, speaks with Tiffany Rochester, a clinical psychologist and co-parenting coach. Tiffany is the founding director of Co-Parenting Companion, an evidence-based service that helps separated parents reduce conflict, communicate effectively, and raise children across two homes with integrity and empathy.

Together, they discuss how AI can simplify co-parenting, remove emotional triggers from communication, and help parents set clear boundaries. Tiffany shares practical AI strategies that parents can implement immediately - along with the hidden risks of using AI without proper guidance.

Key Highlights
Tiffany’s Background and Journey
  • Over 20 years of experience working with complex family dynamics, including high-conflict separation cases in the family court system.
  • Transitioned from mandated therapy in court settings to proactive coaching, helping parents create healthy co-parenting relationships before conflicts escalate.
  • Inspired by her son’s passion for AI, she began exploring how AI could simplify the administrative and emotional burden of co-parenting.
    • How AI is Transforming Co-Parenting
    • AI as a Co-Parenting Ally: How AI can help parents reframe communication, reduce emotional triggers, and avoid reactionary responses.
    • Tackling Emotional Emails: Using AI to extract key points, remove inflammatory language, and draft calm, constructive replies.
    • Saving Time & Energy: How AI-powered strategies give parents more time to focus on their children instead of constant conflict management.
      • The Dangers of Using AI Without Guidance
      • AI’s Agreeable Nature: Why AI is designed to affirm users—and how this can reinforce harmful narratives if not used correctly.
      • Prompting Mistakes: How biased or leading prompts can generate misleading advice, escalating rather than de-escalating conflict.
      • Fact-Checking AI Advice: Why parents should always double-check AI-generated legal or psychological advice to avoid misinformation.
        • Co-Parenting Apps vs AI Tools
        • Are Co-Parenting Apps Still Necessary? Tiffany explains why she no longer recommends most co-parenting apps - and what free AI-powered alternatives work better.
        • Customising AI for Co-Parenting Needs: How parents can train AI to reflect compassionate, values-driven communication.
          • Future Trends: AI’s Expanding Role in Family Dynamics
          • AI as a Neutral Third Party: How AI can help parents see situations from their co-parent’s perspective, fostering better understanding.
          • AI & Autonomous Agents: The exciting future of AI-powered personal assistants that can handle co-parenting logistics and prevent knee-jerk emotional reactions.
          • Tiffany’s Vision: How AI can help parents separate unhealthy relationships in healthy ways, ensuring kids grow up in a more stable, supportive environment.
            • Guest Links & Resources

            📌 Website: Co-Parenting Companion

            📌 Follow Tiffany on Socials: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram
            📌 Free AI Guide for Co-Parents: Download Here
            📌 Six Steps to Co-Parenting Success (Free Mini-Course): Access Here

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