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Extracurriculars are meant to be fun, but they can be a source of tension for coparents. In this video, we provide practical advice to help you and your coparent make decisions smoothly. We cover everything from the importance of trial periods for new activities to setting boundaries for mutual respect, both on the sidelines and online. By working as a team, you can give your child the gift of a positive experience, preventing them from being soured on activities they love.

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A child's education is a critical part of their well-being, but for coparents a parent-teacher conference can quickly become an arena for conflict. This guide helps you put your child's needs first by equipping you with the professional-grade tools to navigate any difficult situation with grace. 

This video gives you a tactical roadmap to:

• A clear, 3-step plan for before, during, and after the conference.
• Ensure your child feels secure in a "two-parent" system, even after separation.
• Create a consistent academic plan across both households, minimizing stress for your child.
• Handle disagreements with your coparent in a way that models respectful behavior for your children.
• Transform the conference into an opportunity to celebrate your child’s victories together.
• Why demonstrating your ability to show up for your child's education is the ultimate win.

For more tactical, professional solutions that help you take control of your coparenting journey, visit coparentacademy.com.

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In this episode, we answer a question posed by a mother who is concerned the child is moving to overnights with the father too quickly. The court has approved unsupervised day visits, and now he's asking for overnights. This mother is nervous, not just about the living situation but also about past behaviors. We talk about what truly constitutes a "stable enough" environment for a child's overnight visits, going beyond who's on the lease. Are class differences unfairly influencing perceptions? How can parents ensure their child feels safe and has their own space, even in unconventional settings? Join us for an honest discussion about navigating court orders, parental anxieties, and the child's perspective in complex family dynamics.

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This episode is our third in a four-part series on the stress children feel during separation and divorce and the coping mechanisms available to them.

In this episode, we start out discussion about coping mechanisms available to children.

These episodes are based on the Children's Stress Scale used by Linda for years as part of her work with children.


Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.

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This episode is our second in a four-part series on the stress children feel during separation and divorce and the coping mechanisms available to them.

In this episode, we continue to discuss the various stress factors affecting children. In Episodes 77 and 78, we'll discuss the coping mechanisms available to children.

These episodes are based on the Children's Stress Scale used by Linda for years as part of her work with children.


Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.

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In this episode we begin a four-part series on the stress children feel during separation and divorce and the coping mechanisms available to them.

In Episodes 75 and 76, we'll discuss the various stress factors affecting children. In Episodes 77 and 78, we'll discuss the coping mechanisms available to children.

These episodes are based on the Children's Stress Scale used by Linda for years as part of her work with children.


Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.

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This week we conclude our two-episode conversation with Brad Baldridge.

Brad Baldridge, CFP®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late-stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College.  He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies.

In this conversation, we dig into the details of what coparents should be considering in funding their child's college education, whether college is years away or started last year. Linda and I were blown away by all we didn't know about college financial planning, and this was an extremely informative conversation.

Learn more about Brad and his services at his website, tamingthehighcostofcollege.com. Be sure to check out the several college financial planning calculators and tools on the Resources page of his site.

Also, please check out Brad's podcast:  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/category/podcast/

At the end of this episode, you will hear important disclaimers Brad asked us to make available in the recording.

Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.

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This week we begin a two-episode conversation with Brad Baldridge.

Brad Baldridge, CFP®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late-stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College.  He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies. 

In this conversation, we discuss the difficult situation of college funding during and after a divorce, starting with the foundational information any parent needs to know when planning for the financial realities of their child's college education. 

Learn more about Brad and his services at his website, tamingthehighcostofcollege.com. Be sure to check out the several college financial planning calculators and tools on the Resources page of his site. 

Also, please check out Brad's podcast:  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/category/podcast/

At the end of this episode, you will hear important disclosures Brad asked us to make available in the recording.

Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.

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This week, we conclude our conversation with attorney and Guardian ad Litem Keith Jones. In this episode we discuss the Guardian ad Litem report, participation in mediation, and participation in trial as an expert witness.

Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.

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This week we begin a two-episode conversation with attorney and Guardian ad Litem Keith Jones. Keith has nearly 30 years' experience as an attorney and Guardian ad Litem and was kind enough to share his experience and expertise with us.

This week's episode is an introduction to the concept of a Guardian ad Litem, including what one is, when one is appointed, how they conduct their investigation, and how they are paid.

In next week's episode, we conclude our conversation with Keith as we discuss the Guardian ad Litem report, participation in mediation, and participation in trial as an expert witness.

Thanks for listening!  If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at podcast@coparentacademy.com.  To learn more about becoming the best coparent you can be, visit coparentacademy.com.