The Moving On Method® Podcast

Reducing Anxiety in Co-Parented Kids: How to Safely Integrate a New Partner into Your Child's Life; with Lucy Dimmitt. Esq, MOMCC


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In this episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Lucy Dimmitt discuss the complexities of co-parenting, particularly when a new partner enters the picture. They explore the emotional challenges faced by children, especially those with anxiety, and the importance of validating their feelings. Lucy shares her personal experiences and insights from a psychologist on how to introduce new partners to children gradually. Together they cover:

  • The importance of validating your child's feelings.
  • How new romantic partners may impact your co-parenting relationship
  • Signs of anxiety and regression in children
  • Being open to the possibility of professional help
  • AND MORE


  • Lucy Dimmitt is a Florida Bar Licensed Attorney, Certified Divorce and Co-Parenting Coach and a mom. As an attorney, coach, and mom, she has a unique perspective, and has a passion for helping moms find their strengths, and reconnect with themselves during the divorce process. Her coaching strategy is always child focused, and she has an affection for helping with children who are highly sensitive or have special circumstances like anxiety or OCD.


    As a child of divorce, and having gone through one herself, Lucy fully understands how divorce instantly changes the lives of everyone involved. She understands how scary and confusing everything seems and has dedicated her business life to helping moms alleviate some of these struggles and fears. Divorce is terrifying and hard, but it does not have to ruin your life, or your children's lives.  Lucy knows that when divorce and co-parenting are handled the right way, it does not just have to be an end, but is the beginning of a new and beautiful life for moms and children.


    Lucy has a BA from Florida State University, an MHA from Florida Atlantic University, a JD from Nova Southeastern University and was trained by the Moms Moving on Method for Divorce and Co-Parenting coaching. She is also currently becoming a Certified Divorce Specialist. 

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