Protect Your Kids and Your Peace With a Detailed Parenting Plan That Leaves No Loopholes Does your co-parent make every interaction about drama instead of putting your kids first? That's not normal co-parenting—that's toxic behavior, and it requires a completely different approach. When you're dealing with a manipulative co-parent who shows up late on purpose, badmouths you to the kids, and turns every pickup into a power struggle, you need more than a basic parenting plan. Y

High-Conflict Co-Parenting: How to Protect Your Kids With a Bulletproof Parenting Plan Does your co-parent make every interaction about drama instead of putting your kids first? That's not normal co-parenting—that's toxic behavior, and it requires a completely different approach. I sat down with parenting plan expert Samantha Boss, who specializes in high-conflict co-parenting situations. Samantha knows how to deal with manipulative co-parents who show up late on purpose, bad

Dealing with a high conflict spouse during divorce can prove to be challenging. These tips can help. Divorce is challenging under the best circumstances, but when you're dealing with a high-conflict personality, it can feel impossible. The constant provocations, manipulations, and emotional warfare can leave you feeling drained, frustrated, and wondering if there's any way to navigate this process without losing your mind. Recently, I was listening to the Mel Robbins podcast

Building the right parenting plan for you start with understanding what points to include. When it comes to navigating divorce with children, few elements are as important—or as challenging—as creating an effective parenting plan. This critical document will guide your co-parenting relationship for years to come, yet many parents struggle to develop plans that truly work for their unique situations. Subscribe to The Divorce Planner newsletter and get divorce prep tips and to

If you're dealing with a difficult ex or trying to navigate co-parenting during a separation, I've got a surprising trick that might just make your life easier: talk to them like you're in a business meeting. I know it sounds weird, but stick with me here! You know those phrases that make your eyes roll during work meetings? Turns out they're actually perfect for keeping things civil with your ex. Let's dive into how you can turn those corporate catchphrases into your secret

Navigating a high-conflict divorce can feel beyond impossible at times. Whether you're going through the negotiation process and every email and doc you get is LOADED with passive/aggressive triggers, or maybe you're trying to communicate with your co-parent and you're feeling shell-shocked by the constant barrage of attacks, or maybe you've been trying to communicate with your soon-to-be-ex and find that no matter what you say, things end up getting heated. Subscribe to The

Discover effective strategies for navigating high-conflict co-parenting during divorce, fostering peace for the sake of your children.