Divorce with Sam and Leah

Your Kids Are Watching: The Boundary Mistakes That Keep You Stuck


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Think being the calm, accommodating parent makes you look good in court? Think again. In this episode, we’re calling out the 5 boundary mistakes moms make when trying to survive a high-conflict co-parent—and how those choices are quietly impacting your kids.

From letting your ex call the shots to parenting out of guilt, these missteps might feel like the “right” thing in the moment, but they’re sending powerful messages to your child about power, self-worth, and relationships.

Tune in to learn:

  • Why over-explaining your decisions backfires

  • How letting guilt lead your parenting affects long-term accountability

  • The hidden damage of always responding to conflict

  • And the one mistake even strong moms don’t realize they’re making

This isn’t about shame—it’s about awareness. Because your kids are watching, and what you model matters.


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