The Cordial Co-Parent

In this episode of The Cordial Co-Parent , I'm clearing up one of the biggest myths out there—that in order to co-parent well, you've gotta be best friends with your ex. Let me go ahead and say it: you don't need to be texting your ex's new partner memes or sending out matching Christmas cards to do this right. You just need peace, respect, and a plan that works for your child. That's it. I share...

Have you ever met someone who keeps all the good things to themselves? Like that woman in a stunning dress who suddenly "forgets" where she bought it? Yeah, we all hate a gatekeeper! But what if I told you that you might be gatekeeping too—not with a dress, but with your child? In this episode of The Cordial Co-Parent, we're diving into something called facilitative gatekeeping—a term that might s...

Stay in Your Lane: How Co-Parents Can Complement, Not Compete Co-parenting is not about outdoing each other—it's about working together. But let's be real, too many parents get stuck in the competition trap. Who's the better parent? Who's doing more? Who's getting credit? And in the middle of that tug-of-war? Your kids. But here's the truth: You don't have to do it all. In fact, trying to be every...

We've all heard the phrase "divorce destroys kids," but what if I told you that's not the whole truth? The science says otherwise. It's not the divorce itself that harms children—it's how their parents handle it. In this episode of The Cordial Co-Parent , we're breaking down the real impact of co-parenting on a child's emotional well-being and why the way you navigate this journey matters more tha...

In this first episode of The Cordial Co-Parent , I'm taking you back to where it all began. From tension-filled exchanges and family traditions that felt more like battlegrounds than celebrations to where we are now—celebrating milestones together, co-parenting as a true team, and even hanging out like family. But let's be real: not every co-parenting story has a happy ending. Too many kids grow u...

Welcome! I'm Brandi Garner, and you're listening to The Cordial Co-Parent, your go-to guide for keeping co-parenting fun, friendly, and totally focused on the kids! Don't believe that's possible? Tune in each week for tips, tools, and the juicy tails of how my ex-husband, his wife, and I navigated our bumpy beginnings and paved a path to a partnership that feels more like family than foes. Grab a...