May 20, 2025

Helping Kids After Divorce & Managing High-Conflict Co-Parenting

22 minutes

Welcome back to Intentional Divorce Insights! In episode 53, hosts Leah Hadley and Dr. Karalynn Royster dive deep into the emotional and practical realities of co-parenting during divorce, with a special focus on supporting children and empowering moms facing high-conflict situations.

Key Takeaways:

Recognize Signs of Struggle Early: Kids often show stress through changes in sleep, eating, school performance, or play. Trust your gut as a parent—you know your child best.

Focus on What You Can Control: In high-conflict co-parenting, prioritize the stability and emotional wellness you create in your own home. Dr. Royster calls it “good parenting on steroids”—amplifying structure, validation, and predictability.

Repair Is Possible: Even if conflict has damaged emotional security, healing is about consistently showing up for your kids and tipping the scales toward positive, attuned moments—perfection isn’t required.

Dr. Royster’s “Kids First Co-Parenting System” and free resources (like her upcoming master class) offer hands-on support and real solutions, not just venting.

Resources Mentioned:

Learn with Little House

Kids First Co-Parenting System info

Join the Learn with Little House private Facebook group HERE

Check out Dr. Royster’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithlittlehouse

“How to Raise Emotionally Secure Kids When You Have a Difficult Ex”

*Replay available to registrants

Access your FREE “The Smart Mom’s Guide to Handling a Difficult Ex” HERE

Connect with Karalynn Royster:

Website: https://learnwithlittlehouse.com/home-page

Email: [email protected]

IG: https://www.instagram.com/learnwithlittlehouse/

Connect with Intentional Divorce Solutions:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/intentionaldivorcesolutions/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahahadley/

YT: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalDivorceInsights

Download our free divorce checklist at https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/divorce-checklist.

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By Leah Hadley, AFC, CDFA, MAFF

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