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Cooperative Coparenting

The creator of the Cooperative Co-Parenting Method—a practical framework that helps parents build one secure childhood across two homes.

08/20/2026

One of the harder truths I had to learn in my own co-parenting journey was that ending a relationship didn’t end our need to work together as parents.

We were still two different people. We didn’t suddenly share every value, perspective, or parenting instinct just because we both loved our child.

What had to change was the goal.

Instead of trying to get the other person to see things exactly as I did, I had to keep asking: What are we trying to create for our child?

That’s what collaboration means to me.

Not sameness. Not surrendering your voice. Not pretending the differences aren’t there.

It’s learning how to build enough shared vision around your child that those differences don’t continually pull the family apart.

In Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids, I explore Collaboration as one of the Six C’s of cooperative co-parenting, along with practical ways to create a more secure two-home family.

Get your copy today through the link in my bio! 📘

08/18/2026

A text message can feel private. But the emotional aftermath rarely stays that way.

Kids are far more tuned in to the emotional climate between their co-parents than we realize, and yes, they may see your texts. But even if they never do, they'll still feel the tone behind them. Choose your words with that in mind.

Before you hit send, ask yourself:

“Would I be comfortable with my child reading this text?”

Sometimes that one question is enough to shift the message from reactive to respectful, without giving up your boundary, your concern, or what needs to be said.

Because cooperative co-parenting isn’t about pretending you are friends with your co-parent. It’s about choosing to protect your child from conflict.💙

Save this one for the next difficult text exchange and follow for more co-parenting tips and insights. 📌

08/14/2026

If you are a lawyer, coach, or mental health professional working with co-parents who feel stuck in the cycle of conflict, this is for you.

I'm thrilled to be teaming up with Laura Lorber, JD, and Sarah Romero Yetter, MA, to bring you a 3-part webinar series, From Adversaries to Allies, part of the AFCC monthly online webinar series.

We'll explore three research-based frameworks: temperament, attachment, and cultural strengths. Together, we will show how to help shift families away from adversarial patterns and toward more collaborative, child-focused Team Kiddo partnerships.

Wednesday, August 19 | 12:00–1:30 PM PDT
Register here: https://afcc-ca.org/product/afcc-california-webinar-august-19-2026-12-noon-130-pm/

08/13/2026

Every parent wants to make sure their child is okay, and especially when you’re co-parenting across two homes, it’s easy to worry about how the separation is affecting your child. One of the most foundational things you can give them is the sense that their adults are still working together on their behalf. This is why Team Kiddo is so important.

Here's what Team Kiddo looks like day-to-day:

👉 Catching a “you always…” text and reframing it around the child's needs.
👉 Creating shared routines around things like bedtime and homework.
👉 Keeping each other informed about all things kiddo (sleep, school, illness, struggles).
👉 Making handoffs calm and respectful.
👉 Showing up together for the big moments (recitals, games, graduations) to delight in your kiddo.

None of this requires you to agree on everything or have a close relationship with your co-parent. It means making sure your child doesn’t have to carry the communication, logistics, or tension between two homes. 🏡

For more practical tools for creating a secure, cooperative two-home family, check out my book Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids at the link in my bio. 💙

08/11/2026

When co-parenting feels tense, repetitive, or emotionally draining, boundaries can help create a different kind of structure - one that doesn’t depend on your co-parent changing.

Clear boundaries can reduce unnecessary conflict, protect your peace, and give your child more predictability and emotional safety across two homes.

Which boundary would make the biggest difference in your co-parenting dynamic right now? 💙

08/04/2026

Want to learn how to build the childhood your kids need in order to thrive through your divorce? 🌱

Cooperative Co-parenting is much more than coordinating logistics and managing your ex.

My book, Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids, offers an attachment-based framework and practical tools to help you learn the skills to build the foundation your kids need.

Learn more and order your copy through the link in bio. 🔗

07/30/2026

A child’s sadness after divorce doesn’t mean they’ve been traumatized, but it does mean they’re grieving a real and meaningful loss.

The goal isn’t to rush them out of their feelings or convince them everything is fine. It’s to give them the safety, support, and permission to move through those emotions so they can make sense of them and feel less alone.

Their sadness is not proof that you have failed them. When a child feels understood, seen, and validated by you, they can heal and become truly resilient. That’s security. 💙

07/28/2026

Real change starts when you’re willing to look at your own role in the cycle. Because the moment you stop blaming and start acknowledging your part in the dynamic, that’s when things can change. 🌱

It takes one person to shift a dynamic in any relationship. That person is you. 🫵

Sometimes the shift is simple: stop reminding, stop proving, and stop begging to be seen by someone who’s committed to misunderstanding you. 🛑

Changing how you show up or react can start to change the dynamic with your co-parent itself, and create more peace for you. 🕊️

If you are interested in learning how to take these initial steps, join my Boundaries Bootcamp and start your journey to shifting the cycle.

👇 Comment BOUNDARIES in the comments below, and I’ll send you all the info!

07/23/2026

When every text notification from your co-parent triggers a spike of anxiety, it bleeds directly into the time you have with your kids. You’re physically with your children, but mentally, you’re re-reading a message or drafting a response in your head.

Setting healthy boundaries is about building a framework so their messages stop dictating your peace and time with your kids.

Inside The Boundaries Bootcamp, you’ll learn exactly where and how to set limits, build a concrete action plan, and stay consistent when your co-parent pushes back.

👇 Reclaim your emotional freedom and your time:
Comment BOUNDARIES and I’ll DM you the link to join the August live cohort.

07/21/2026

When someone finally feels safe enough to express anger, hurt, or pain, the response they receive matters.

Breaking this cycle requires more than telling people to “speak up.” It also requires the rest of us to learn how to listen without immediately trying to manage, minimize, or correct someone else’s emotions.

We can pause before labeling someone as “too emotional.” We can get curious about what happened before focusing on how they reacted. We can make room for discomfort without making the person expressing pain responsible for relieving it.

Sometimes creating safety means allowing the truth to be messy, emotional, and difficult to hear. ❤️‍🩹

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