The Coparenting Collective – Details, episodes & analysis

When Ben, a Canadian father of one, welcomed his healthy baby girl in August 2019, he had no idea the challenges that awaited him. After separating from her mother before their daughter’s first birthday, he found himself in a nightmare—despite his best efforts, he was denied reasonable access to his child. Learn how everything changed when Ben turned to Rosalie for guidance and why it's important to have the right people in your ear during a custody battle.

A big family with multiple parents and many 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. To purchase the book, visit thecoparentingcollective.com

New York-based single father, Tony @weekendwithjacob, is meeting the challenges of co-parenting his toddler son guided by a court order and a tone-modulating co-parenting app. He tells Rosalie that it wasn't easy to reconcile his emotions after the end of his stormy relationship due to the heavy toll it took on him. Still, unlike his father before him, he is determined to be the best father he can be no matter who tries to stand in his way.

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 Honorable Paul W. Garfinkel as he implores parents to understand that child custody rulings are really "judgment day for children". They have to live with the sentences handed down. Listen in to learn three ways to avoid the agonizing pitfalls of separation and truly put your children first. 

In this episode, Rosalie introduces you to Michael @thatsbradford & Michelle @m.vrks, friends who found themselves expecting a baby after a casual hookup. It's been three years since their son was born, and if they aren't co-parenting goals, then no one is. Lol ... so, how do they do it? What are their unique challenges? Is co-parenting easier without the historical drama? Let's find out! 

In this episode, a London-based single father speaks out hoping to inspire other dads in his position. Aaron of @raisingboys_2men "double" co-parents two sons while mentoring a heap more through his fitness programs. He shares how important co-parenting is in giving his sons what he never had: quality time with his father. Even though it can get stressful parenting with two different moms, Aaron is determined to prioritize not just his bond with his sons but their bond with each other. Find out how he does it in this important episode about how to raise boys into men.

Is it possible to co-parent peacefully after you've been cheated on? Let's find out. In this episode, Rosalie chats with Lucy @lucyygmz, a laidback California mom who was blindsided when her husband wanted a divorce so he could be with his alleged mistress. When the proverbial sh*t hit the fan, Lucy had no idea what the future would look like for her and her son. Listen in as she discusses her truth about the abrupt end of her marriage and the surprising reason she and her ex were finally able to make an unexpected big shift towards equitable co-parenting. More advice and resources at thecoparentingcollective.com

Are you confused about where to start as a new co-parent or how to achieve the best possible outcome while co-parenting? These rules will help. The Ten Commandments of Co-parenting (Mom & Dad Edition) are a set of principles relating to ethics and communication that play a fundamental role in learning to co-parent well. Discover more at thecoparentingcollective.com

As a guest on Conversations To Cut The Conflict podcast hosted by award-winning alternative dispute resolution expert Lisanne Iriks, Rosalie opens up about her struggles to cope as a new co-parent and how she finally got out of emotional purgatory, regained her self-confidence, and diffused her hostile ex.