Having a big family with multiple parents (i.e. stepparents) and lots of siblings can feel overwhelming to a small child. That's how Florence feels as she tries to figure out how to complete her family tree project for Ms. Collin's class at school. Follow along as Rosalie reads the sweet tale of "Florence and Her Fantastic Family Tree" by Judy Gilliam to her daughter while pointing out the beautiful benefits of having a large, loving family. Visit thecoparentingcollective.com to purchase a...

In her guest appearance on Conversations To Cut The Conflict podcast with award-winning Australian alternative dispute resolution expert Lisanne Iriks (since she's the host, you'll learn all about her at the start of the episode), Rosalie opens up about how she coped with the rollercoaster of emotions she felt early on as a coparent, especially because her child was so young. You'll learn about the mindset she used to get out of emotional purgatory, regain her self-confidence, and diffuse her...

Want your kids to be narc-resistant? Do the opposite of these 10 behaviors. Most people clearly recognize that serious maltreatment, like abuse or neglect, can have a lasting impact on children. But what about less insidious parenting patterns that don't rise to an extreme level of abuse? Some families appear to function okay to the outside world yet are riddled with dysfunctional family dynamics behind closed doors. And just because these don't constitute legal abuse, or because they aren't...

Listen in as Rosalie reads "What Matters Most" by Emma Dodd to her youngest daughter over breakfast—one of her favorite ways to create teaching moments with her children—it quickly becomes a cute little gab session about life. ---  Visit our bookstore: https://linktr.ee/thecoparentingcollective

Part 2/2: We continue with Brooke's story as she is making plans to meet her bonus daughters' mom for the first time face-to-face. What do they talk about? What's the outcome? Does it change anything? More importantly, can they break through the barrier of parallel parenting, to create a healthier environment for the twins? Listen in to find out! You won't believe your ears. --- Join @thecoparentingcollective https://linktr.ee/thecoparentingcollective

Part 1/2: Meet Brooke @miss.brookemichelle, a down-to-earth social services case manager in California. Four years ago, she fell head over heels for a hard-working devoted single father of twin girls. As they cemented their relationship, she tried to do everything right and "stay in her lane" but was shunned and borderline harassed by the girl's mother, a woman she had never met. As time passed, Brooke faced an uphill battle (along with a breast cancer diagnosis) as the middlewoman caught in...

It's common for coparents to feel conflicted about whether or not to give gifts to their ex on special occasions (mother/father's day, their birthday, December holidays, etc). We certainly understand why. Yet, in this mini-episode, Rosalie shares the three main reasons she supports gift-giving on behalf of her three co-parented kids and how she reconciled doing so even when it wasn't being reciprocated. (Disclaimer: If your ex is a total loser who does nothing for the kids, sit this one...

Separation doesn't mean you are destined for misery. Yes, we all worry about what we are leaving behind and what the future holds but according to two co-parenting veterans, Olga and Rosalie, there are ways to displace those fears and clear a path for more wisdom while teaching your children important life skills. *This episode was recorded as part of Olga Nadal's Divorce For Love expert panel on Facebook. --- Connect with Olga @divorceforlove Need help with coparenting? Visit us...

In this episode, Rosalie talks to a Floridian mom and stepmom, Kim Rose of @_perfectlyimperfectfamily_ on Instagram. After separating from her first husband, she found herself playing the "mom card" when it came to sharing her toddler son, a move she wholly regrets. But, as life would have it, meeting her second husband and witnessing the anguish he was going through with his daughter's mother, helped reverse those thoughts and open her mind to the importance of co-parenting as a team. Five...

New York-based single father and self-proclaimed "rookie dad of the year", Tony Blake, is meeting the challenges of co-parenting his 13-month-old son like a pro, thanks to a court order and tone-regulating communication app. He tells Rosalie that it wasn't easy to reconcile his emotions after the end of his stormy relationship because of the heavy toll it took on him, but nowadays (unlike his father before him) he immerses himself in fatherhood, relishes every moment, and willingly pays it...

The Stranger In The Black Robe. There is a pervasive cultural myth that leads us to believe that once we have the "opportunity" to tell our side of the story in family court, we will somehow be able to convince the judge to rule in our "favor". It's a myth for a reason. In family court, the burden of proof is often insurmountable and based on narrow, self-serving perspectives. But, in this bonus episode, we present another view, the one from the bench. You'll hear the wise words of the...

What does love have to do with becoming rockstar coparents? Love for your child, sure, but each other? Debatable. In this episode, Rosalie introduces you to Michael @thatsbradford & Michelle @m.vrks, casual friends who unexpectedly found themselves expecting a baby. It's been three years since their son was born and if they are not coparenting goals, then no one is. Lol ... so, how do they do it? What are their unique challenges? Is co-parenting easier without a history together? Let's...

In this episode, we have a single father who speaks out hoping to inspire dads in his position. Aaron @raisingboys_2men, a London-based single father "double" co-parenting two sons while mentoring a heap more through his fitness programs, shares the important role that co-parenting plays in his life. After growing up without a father himself, he is determined to prioritize not just the bond he has with his sons but the bond they have with each other. If you're not following him on Instagram,...

In this episode, Rosalie interviews a fellow co-parenting mom living in San Diego, California with her toddler son, doggo, 100 plants, and sunny disposition. Listen as Lucy discusses her truth about the demise of her marriage and the surprising reason she and her ex were able to begin co-parenting better. Where she was a year ago may be surprising, but how far she's come is inspiring!  *Episode is also available on our YouTube channel* Follow Lucy's IG @lucyygmz For more resources, join The...

Are you looking to flatten your learning curve and move into healthy co-parenting faster? Well, here you go. This episode reveals a straightforward list of the "do's and don'ts" for exes trying to co-parent as a winning team. Each commandment is given proper context to help you connect the dots and easily apply these principles to your family dynamic right away. Let's get started! Resources mentioned can be found here: www.thecoparentingcollective.com Follow:...

Rosalie discusses with her 9 year-old daughter a comment from Instagram made by a father whose kids were taken to another state basically without his knowledge. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-co-parenting-collecti/support

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