The Coparenting Collective
By Rosalie and Special Guests
The Coparenting Collective Jun 19, 2021
Read Aloud: Florence & Her Fantastic Family Tree, a Children's Book About Big, Blended Families
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
The Beginning Sucks: A Conversation About Dealing with Conflict as a New Co-parent (with Lisanne Iriks, ADR Specialist)
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.
10 Toxic Parenting Behaviors According To Amy Morin, Psychotherapist
Want to help your children to develop the confidence to seek out healthy relationships as they grow up? Avoid these toxic parenting behaviors. In this episode, we cite an article by internationally-recognized psychotherapist Amy Morin, LCSW, to highlight ten sneakily insidious parenting traits and how they can quickly they can ruin a child's mental health and ability to identify safe environments. *Article originally published in Business Insider, July 11, 2020.
Read Aloud: What Matters Most, A Children's Book by Emma Dodd
After Rosalie reads "What Matters Most" by Emma Dodd to her youngest daughter over breakfast, their conversation about the book evolves into a cute little gab session about life. To grab your copy of this book, visit www.thecoparentingcollective.com/books
Pt. 2 What About the Girls? A Social Services Case Manager Falls for Single Dad of Twins Caught in Toxic Co-parenting Situation (with Brooke P.)
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 barriers of parallel parenting to create a healthier environment for the twins? Listen in to find out! You won't believe your ears.
Pt. 1 What About the Girls? A Social Services Case Manager Falls for Single Dad of Twins Caught in Toxic Co-parenting Situation (with Brooke P.)
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 - and she bonded with his children - she was shunned and borderline harassed by the girl's mother, a woman she had never met. Brooke tried numerous times to break the ice with her boyfriend's ex, but she faced an uphill battle as the bystander in their toxic parallel parenting dynamic. It was hard for her to watch the toll it was taking on the girls. Find out what happens when Brooke tries to be a force for good.
It's Not About the Gift: 3 Reasons We Exchange Gifts on Special Occasions
It's common for co-parents to feel conflicted about gift-giving on special occasions. If you're on the fence about it, this episode might help. Listen in as Rosalie shares the three reasons she supports gifting on behalf of her co-parented kids and how she reconciled doing so even when it wasn't reciprocated. Visit www.thecoparentingcollective.com to learn more.
Replacing Fear with Intention (with Olga Nadal of Divorce for Love)
As separated parents, we all worry about what we're leaving behind and what the future holds for our children, but there are ways to displace those fears. Learn how in this thought-provoking episode. *Recorded as part of Divorce for Love's expert panel on Facebook.
When Your Co-parenting Lesson is Found in Your Second Husband's Anguish (with Kim R.)
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 years later, she is perfectly happy with life in her blended family except for one major component she still hopes will change, before it's too late. Visit us at thecoparentingcollective.com for more advice and resources.
My Son is Priority One (with Tony B.)
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.
What One Family Court Judge Thinks About Custody Battles
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.
Turning an Unexpected Pregnancy into Rockstar Co-parenting (with Michael & Michelle)
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!
Doubling Down on Accountability: How a Single Dad Raises Two Sons with Two Exes (with Aaron D.)
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.
Divorce & Co-parenting After Infidelity (with Lucy G.)
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
10 Commandments of Co-parenting: Core Principles Followed by Every Successful Co-parent
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
